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The Buddha was a man who lived in ancient India. He had an experience in which he saw the fundamental, underlying nature of reality. That experience was known as his enlightenment. He is important because he taught for the rest of his life, which was another 45 years or so. During that time, he taught both what he perceived when he gained enlightenment, and he taught the steps he had taken to become enlightened.
He is the founder, the man who had the original insight about how we can free ourselves from suffering, and passed it on in such a way that it could continue to be passed on for thousands of years. Without him there would be no Buddhism, though it is entirely possible someone else would eventually have figured out what he did, and found a way to pass it on -- we might well have called it something else (depending on the language of the person with the insight).
he WAS the Buddha
He was the first Buddah and started the Buddhist philosophy
Almost every religion holds its founder(s) to be important. Buddha was the first to identify and promote the basic positions of Buddhism and is honoured for this work.
Because he is the Buddha and he was the one who brought us the Dharma (the teachings) which is Buddhism.
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How did Buddhism get its name?
The word "Buddhism" describes the religion based around the teachings and practices of the Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama. "Buddha" is actually a title, like "Senator" in politics or "General" in the military. In Sanskrit and related Indian languages, "Buddha" meant "Awakened being". Siddhartha Gautama is believed to have been "Awakened", so the religion based on his teachings is called "Buddhism".
Why prince siddhartha leave a comfortable home and loving family?
Siddhartha Gautama(Budhha) "died" so no one knew that Siddhartha Gautama(Buddha) left his family.
What religion does Siddhartha Gautama create?
Siddhartha Gautama, The Buddha, did not intend to make a religion. What he was trying to do is answer the big questions of why there is suffering and how to overcome it. Those who following his teachings are called Buddhists. So Buddhism is the religion of following the Buddha's teachings. BTW: Buddha means Awakened One. We call Siddhartha Gautama The Buddha because we believe he was the first person to wake up and understand how the world really is.
How long did Buddhism last?
Since Buddhism is a vibrant and continuing religion, it is a little hard to answer the question literally, since the question may imply the end of Buddhism. Siddhartha Gautama, the first Buddha, was born around 563 BCE. So Buddhism has lasted for over 2,500 years so far.
Who started the buddist religion?
Siddhartha Gautama started the Buddhist religion when he saw a sick man and monk that had nothing to his name. Hopefully i helped you.Technically, The Buddha did but he claimed that there were many other Buddhas before him.
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.
When was peace discovered?
Well, technically, when the Buddha (Buddhism) Siddhartha Gautama achieved enlightenment, he was at peace and understanding with all of the world. This was around 500 BC, when Buddhism was discovered. Peace was discovered when man first got along so 1000s of years ago
Who is Hinduism based on?
The writings of Buddhism are based on the teachings of the Buddha. Buddhas's teachings are not based on a previously existing set of writings. This is different from Christianity where the teachings are based in part on, and with refernece to, previous Jewish documents. Answer: Much of Buddhist thought comes from Hindu which comes from Brahmanism. The Hindu "sacred texts" (documents) are known as "Vedas." There are four primary Vedas. The Buddhist "sacred texts" (documents) depend upon which flavor of Buddhism is in view. There is the "Tripitaka," several different "Sutras," the "Gosho" and several others.
Where and how Buddhism is begun?
Well, I think it began in India but I'm not sure, and it began by Prince Guatama Siddhartha aka Buddha. Hope that helped you! :) Buddhism WAS "invented" by the spoiled Prince Siddhartha Gautama. Siddhartha left his wife, wealth and newborn son to see if he could find a way to end world suffering. Buddhism began because he saw a Monk who was real happy, but he said, "How can you be happy with this suffering around you? So he left his whole life behind and sat down for 40 day below a tree and finally was happy.
What was Siddhartha looking for?
Siddhartha Gautama, The Buddha, wanted to find out why beings suffer (are discontented) and how to relieve it so that beings can enjoy a happier life.
Did Prince Siddhartha get married?
He married princess yasodhara, daughter of suppabuddha (who was siddartha gautama's mother maya's brother) so she indeed siddhartha gautama's first cousin.
What did Siddhartha gautama eat?
Mahtma Gandhi was pure vegeterian, as he was a gujtati who are all strict vegeteriens.
