0
In the year 534 BCE, a young Indian prince named Siddhartha Gautama (age 29) was deeply troubled about the fact that so many people suffer. So he left his wife and child and renounced his throne to find out the answer to why there was suffering. Now it should be noted when Buddhists speak of suffering this includes dissatisfaction (unhappiness) with the way things are. Siddhartha went to study with various gurus to try to find the answer to his question. Theses gurus had him do various types of yoga and meditation to try to help him with his quest. None of them seem to have an answer to his question though.
Siddhartha left these various gurus and joined in with a group of ascetics. Asceticism is a path in which you deprive the body in order to conquer and control the mind. He practiced asceticism fiercely, almost to the point of death. At that point he realized that giving in to pleasure, as he did when he was a prince, nor trying to punish the body, was the proper path to finding the answer. So he sat down and meditated under a pi-pal tree. During this meditation he discovered the root of all suffering and the path to how to overcome suffering and became enlightened.
After his enlightenment he meets up with his ascetic friends, who by now were critical of him for leaving the path of asceticism. But he explains to them what he had discovered and they were instantly converted. From there The Buddha taught for 45 years until his death at 85 converting many to his teachings and now Buddhism is the 4th largest religion in the world.
Wiki User
∙ 11y ago
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoBuddha is not a god. He is man. Specifically he was aman who identified several impertant truths about the human condition. As religion/philosopny the Buddhist do not have any gods at all.
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoHis father was a king and he was a prince but he walked away from that position as a young man. He assumed no secular leadership role (king or emperor) in his later life.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Why did Buddha parents whant him to stay in side when he was younger?
If he had experienced suffering, he would have become a great religious leader instead of a great ruler.
Who is the religious leader in buddhism?
There is no single leader of Buddhism any more than there is a single leader of Christianity , Islam or Judaism. Each group follows its own leader or traditions.
How do you become a Buddha?
You have to pray and meditate a lot to become a Buddha.
Who wanted Utah to become a state?
Brigham Young (a religious leader)
Who is first become a Buddha?
Siddhartha Gautama is first become a Buddha.
What are facts about Buddha?
Founded in 520BC, in northern India.Buddhism got its name from its leader… Buddha.Buddha real name is Siddharta Gautama Buddhist believe that Buddha is their only master.The three teachings Buddha taught was to not be; ignorant, hate, and angry.He is also known as the Indian prince.He was born in 563 BCE, in Nepal.He died from food poisoning in 483 BCE, in India!He gave up royalty so he could become a religious person.Buddhism got its name from its leader… Buddha.Buddha real name is Siddharta Gautama Buddhist believe that Buddha is their only master.The three teachings Buddha taught was to not be; ignorant, hate, and angry.He is also known as the Indian prince.He died from food poisoning in 483 BCE, in India.He gave up royalty so he could become a religious person========== Note that although when people refer to "Buddha", they are usually referring to Siddhartha Gautama as "THE" Buddha, "Buddha" is actually a Buddhist term referring to anyone who has achieved enlightenment and Buddhahood and has fully comprehended the Four Noble Truths, such as the 27 Buddhas who preceded Gautama, Amitābha and the future Buddha, Maitreya.
What made Buddha want to become holy?
Buddha did not want to become "Holy" he wanted to become enlightened
Why did Siddhartha choose to become a religious leader?
When Siddhartha Gautama left the palace for the first time as an adult, he saw a man who seemed to be suffering. Then he saw a monk who had no possesions, but seemed to be so peaceful, so he gave up his life of luxury to become a monk.
What was Buddha famous for?
a Indian religious teacher
Which religious founder was also a prince?
Buddha.
Who is the leader in buddism?
Ghandi LOLjk, Buddha
How many people are Buddha's?
Everyone already has Buddha-nature. Many, however, are not aware of their own Buddha-nature yet.Answer No-one can become a Buddha if they know how to become one.
