Siddhartha Gautam

Buddhism is a religious philosophy that originated in Asia by one of the great spiritual leader of all, Siddhartha Gautam also known as Buddha. The ideas of Buddhism are as pertinent in the present day as it was around two and a half thousand years ago. In Asia, people study Buddhism. They learn about his life and the philosophies he kept and practiced. Also, they learn that he was a great leader with great ideas. Some of these ideas are the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold path, Nirvana, fundamental wisdoms, the theory of karma and rebirth, the five precepts, middle way and the Wheel of Dharma. They learn about his great achievement and how he was able to create a whole new religion, through influencing many people with his unique practices and philosophy, Buddhism has become the fourth largest religion in the world. By living in Asia and studying Buddhism there, people firsthand, learn that he is a great religious leader who left a legacy not just on Asian culture, but on the whole world, by creating a entire new religion and changing people’s way of living. Buddhism was founded by a man named Siddhartha Gautama. He was born in the fifth century BCE, in Nepal. To be more specific, he was born in an eminent garden of Lumbini which was soon elevated to a place of pilgrimage. Even then it wasn’t sure that he was really born in Lumbini; it was a traditional belief. No one is sure of the Buddha’s actual birthplace. However, evidence indicates that he was born at Lumbini (Irons). This was proven by the memorial pillars there, which were created by Indian emperor Ashoka in the third century BC. These pillars support the idea that Buddha was born there. The Ashoka pillars are columns that were erected within Nepal. The largest one has an engraving which states that it was erected in Lumbini Grove, which is the origin of Buddha (Kelen 26). King Asoka was the king of Mauryan Dynasty and he was born two centuries after the Siddhartha Gautama. He was one of the most significant Buddhists of all history. He had functioned in both spreading his belief in Buddhism and leaving written records of his effort in spreading the religion. Those written records illustrate his efforts to develop the Buddhist dharma all over his monarchy. Even though Buddhism and the Gautama Buddha are brought up, the writing’s emphasis is on social and moral teachings instead of detailed religious practices or the philosophical aspect of Buddhism (Byrom). He also encouraged his people in his kingdom, as well as other nearby nations, to practice Buddhism in their daily lives (Irons). Lumbini is now one of the most significant places for Buddhism, and has become a Buddhist pilgrimage. …show more content…
He tried to generate a perfect and seductive world for him to live in. When Siddhartha reached the age of sixteen, the King found him a beautiful wife, Princess Yasodhara. Siddhartha needed to compete for her hand and the King was enchanted how dexterously his son fought off the competition. The King began to persuade himself that palace life was starting to suit his son. But this was an ambitious thought, and later Siddhartha asked his father to permit him beyond the palace. Incapable of declining his son 's desires any longer, the King frantically tried to clear every blemish from the surrounds of the palace, such as the sick, poor and …show more content…
In it is shown the four sights Siddhartha noticed when he voyaged outside the palace for the first time. This revealed a terrifying and shocking truth, which initially became Siddhartha’s turning point of life. According to the four scenes in this image, the truths revealed to him were old age, sickness, death, and last (but most significant), giving up selfish desires (in an effort to end suffering) (Amitabha).
Seeing poverty, unhappiness, and sickness for the first time had influenced him desperately. At home, he soon felt dissatisfied with his selfish life and the circumstances that surrounded him. In response to the emotions activated by his understanding of the world outside the palace, he decided to give away all his belongings, and explored for enlightenment through leaving all basic desires. This turned him into the leader of