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☸️ Buddhism
Buddhism — Life of the Buddha
Founded by Siddhartha Gautama in 5th century BC; Four Noble Truths and Eightfold Path
Nepal/India 🌍 528 BC Buddhism
Key Facts
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Siddhartha Gautama (563–483 BC): born in Lumbini (Nepal); attained enlightenment at Bodh Gaya (India)
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Four Noble Truths: suffering exists; it has a cause (craving); it can end; the path is the Eightfold Path
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Eightfold Path: right view, intention, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, concentration
🙏 Did you know? Siddhartha Gautama was a prince who abandoned a life of luxury after witnessing old age, sickness and death — his enlightenment under a Bodhi tree at Bodh Gaya changed billions of lives
Quick Reference
Category
Buddhism
Country
🌍 Nepal/India
Year / Era
528 BC
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Founded by Siddhartha Gautama in 5th century BC