Early life of Gautama Buddha:

He was born into a royal family in Lumbini, Nepal, in 623 BC. His mother was Queen Maya, and his father was King Shuddhodan. His mother passed away shortly after his birth, thus his stepmother Mahaprajapati reared him. He had another name as a child, Siddharta.

Family of Gautama Buddha:

At the age of sixteen, Yasodhara married Siddhartha. Although they had a good connection and showed respect for one another, it is also reported that neither of them had any strong feelings for marriage. It took Yaodhar a long time to become pregnant. Rahula, a boy, was born on the day Siddhartha departed the palace.

Founder of Buddhism:

The founder of Buddhism is thought to be Gautama Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautama and Lord Buddha; those who practise Buddhism are known as Buddhists. Gautama Buddha is also known as the Buddha, which is a term for an enlightened person who has gained nirvana, or the state of being free from pain and ignorance.

The way to alightenment of Buddha:

Buddha left his wife in silence, without waking her, and headed for the forest while dressed in a straightforward monastic garment. He collaborated alongside Udraka Ramaputra and Alara Kalama, two professors. He learned how to prepare his thoughts to enter the realm of nothingness from Alara Kalama. He learned how to enter the zone of focus in the mind, which is neither consciousness nor unconsciousness, from Udraka Ramaputra. Buddha ultimately parted ways with both of his gurus in search of freedom.

Buddha and his five companions engaged in asceticism for six years, eating only one grain of rice each day and battling their bodies. Buddha’s five companions dispersed once he decided to give up asceticism.

In a village, Buddha was offered a disk of milk and several vessels of honey by a woman named Sujata. After this, he went to bathe himself in the Nairanjana river, and then sat underneath the bodhi tree, where he meditated. After seven days, he was liberated from the chains of human suffering and became “Buddha”, the enlightened one.

Who is the founder of Buddhism?

Siddhartha Gautama, the father of Buddhism, was a well-off family man who was born in the year 563 BCE. Gautama abandoned his luxurious lifestyle in favour of asceticism, or strict self-control. Gautama became the Buddha, or “enlightened one,” after 49 days of nonstop meditation.

History of Buddhism:

The birth of the Buddha Siddhartha Gautama marks the beginning of Buddhism’s history, which extends from the sixth century BCE to the present. As a result, it ranks among the oldest current religions. The religion evolved over this time as it faced numerous nations and cultures, adding Hellenistic, Central Asian, East Asian, and Southeast Asian cultural aspects to its original Indian core. As a result, the majority of the Asian continent was impacted at some point by its geographical expansion. The rise of several movements and schisms, most notably the Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana traditions, along with contrasting eras of expansion and seclusion, are other features of Buddhism’s history.

Types of Buddhism:

There are mainly three types.

1.Theravada Buddhism

2.Mahayana Buddhism.

3.Vajrayana Buddhism.

1.Theravada Buddhism:

Theravada Buddhism places a strong focus on achieving self-liberation by personal endeavour. Concentration and meditation are essential steps on the path to enlightenment. The best path is to dedicate oneself to monastic life full-time.

2.Mahayana Buddhism:

In contrast to other Buddhists, Mahayana adherents aim to not only free themselves from suffering but also to guide others on the path to enlightenment and liberation.

3.Vajrayana Buddhism:

According to Vajrayana Buddhism, enlightenment can be attained in a single lifetime as opposed to requiring repeated practises of morality, compassion, ethics, and meditation. This rapid transformation is facilitated by the use of spiritual tools including breathing exercises, mantras, and visualisation.

The Teaching’s of Gautama Buddha:

1. Be mindful of your objective.
2. Speak kindly to others.
3. Your mindset is socially conscious.4.Come join the orderly occupation.
4. Don’t depend on other people.
5. Focus on the now.