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Siddhartha Gautama (Shakyamuni Buddha)
Lumbini, Nepal
Archival Overview
Spiritual teacher from ancient South Asia whose teachings founded Buddhism. Renounced princely luxury to seek the cessation of suffering, attaining supreme enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree and sharing the Middle Way.
Biographical Record
Born into the Shakya clan in Lumbini, Prince Siddhartha renounced royal palaces after encountering the realities of old age, sickness, and death. Following six years of ascetic wandering, he attained enlightenment at Bodh Gaya, becoming the Buddha (the Awakened One).
He spent forty-five years walking across the Gangetic plain, preaching the Four Noble Truths, the Noble Eightfold Path, and universal compassion (Karuna), touching millions across Asia and the world.
Key Life Milestones
The Great Renunciation from Kapilavastu
Departed his princely palace at age twenty-nine to find an end to human suffering.
Supreme Enlightenment Under the Bodhi Tree
Attained Nirvana at Bodh Gaya, becoming the Buddha at the age of thirty-five.
First Sermon at Sarnath (Turning the Dharma Wheel)
Expounded the Four Noble Truths and Noble Eightfold Path to his five ascetic companions.
Mahaparinirvana at Kushinagar
Entered final Nirvana lying between two Sala trees, urging his disciples to strive with diligence.
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Final Resting Place
Perpetual MemorialKushinagar, India