Buddha

Founder of Buddhism, born in the Śākya clan in Nepal, 5th century BCE

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About

Siddhārtha Gautama, known as the Buddha, was born in Lumbinī (present-day Nepal) into a noble family. After renouncing luxury and extreme asceticism, he attained enlightenment at Bodh Gayā at about age 35. He taught for about 45 years across the Gangetic plain, establishing the monastic Saṅgha. His teachings, transmitted orally and later compiled in the Pāli canon, include the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path. He died at Kuśinagar, attaining parinirvāṇa.

Major works

Dhammapadacollection of sayings

Key milestones

c. 563 BCEBirth in Lumbinī (traditional date, disputed)
c. 528 BCEAttains enlightenment at Bodh Gayā
c. 483 BCEDeath at Kuśinagar (traditional date, disputed)

Themes

The Four Noble TruthsThe Noble Eightfold PathImpermanenceNo-selfKarma and rebirth

Sources: britannica.com · cambridge.org

“It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles. Then the victory is yours. It cannot be taken from you, not by angels or by demons, heaven or hell.”

— BuddhaTheme · Personal Development

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“We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts, we make the world.”

— BuddhaTheme · Philosophy

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“You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.”

— BuddhaTheme · Spirituality

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