The Life of Buddha (c. 563–483 BC)
Siddhartha Gautama, known as Buddha, was born into a royal family in what is now Nepal and lived approximately from 563 to 483 BC. He renounced his royal life upon encountering the pervasive suffering of life outside his palace.
After achieving enlightenment, he spent his life teaching the paths to minimize human suffering, foundational teachings that established Buddhism. His influence extended across many cultures in Asia, shaping spiritual and...