GAUTAM BUDDHA AND LIFE
Gautam Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautama, was an ancient Nepali prince who lived around the 5th century BCE. He is widely recognized as the founder of Buddhism, one of the world's major religions. His teachings, based on his experience of enlightenment, continue to inspire millions of people around the world and have shaped the spiritual and cultural landscape of many countries. Buddha was born into a royal family in what is now modern-day Nepal. Despite the lavish lifestyle and comforts he enjoyed, he was deeply troubled by the suffering he saw around him and was determined to find a solution. After leaving his wife and young son behind, he set out on a journey to discover the truth about human existence and to find a way to end suffering. For six years, Buddha practiced austerities, depriving himself of food and sleep in an attempt to achieve enlightenment. But he soon realized that this extreme approach was not the path to enlightenment and abandoned it. He then sat und...