Biography of Lord Buddha complete biography for Class 10, Class 12, and Graduation and other classes.
| Full Name | Siddhartha Gautama |
| Born | 564 BC, Lumbini Province, Nepal |
| Died On | Kushinagar |
| Known for |
The Founder of Buddhism
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| Children | Rāhula |
| Spouse | Yashodhara |
Lord Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautama, was the founder of Buddhism and one of the most important figures in world history. He is considered the Supreme Buddha, the embodiment of enlightenment and the founder of Buddhism as it is known today.
Siddhartha Gautama was born in Lumbini, Nepal, in the 6th century BCE, in a royal family. As a young prince, he led a life of luxury, but he was deeply disturbed by the suffering he saw in the world and decided to leave his royal life to search for a solution to this suffering. He embarked on a journey of spiritual enlightenment and after six years of asceticism and meditation, he attained enlightenment and became the Buddha.
The Buddha spent the rest of his life teaching the path to enlightenment and helping people to end their suffering. He taught the Four Noble Truths which explained that suffering is an inherent part of life and the path to end suffering is the Eightfold Path, which includes ethical conduct, mental development, and wisdom.
The Buddha’s teachings emphasized the importance of individual effort and self-reliance in achieving enlightenment and rejected the idea of a creator God or an eternal soul. He also rejected the caste system and emphasized the equality of all people.
Buddha passed away at the age of 80, in Kusinagara, India, he attained the state of Parinirvana, in which he was liberated from the cycle of rebirth and attained ultimate peace. His teachings were passed down through his disciples and eventually written down in texts known as the Pali Canon.
The Buddha’s teachings have had a profound impact on the world, and Buddhism is one of the major world religions, with millions of followers around the globe. His teachings continue to inspire people to this day to seek enlightenment and to lead a moral, compassionate and meaningful life.
