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Buddha
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Siddartha Gautama or Buddha was a unique and blessed individual who was able to see the world clearly. He was able to build upon the sorrow he experienced and witnessed and preached what must be done to attain happiness and nirvana. His sheltered life helped him to realize the discontent of the world. His genius saw what was clouding his path and the paths of millions of other lost souls. After Siddartha’s unique concentration, he was able to develop methods of achieving happiness. These theories included the well known Four Noble Trusts and the Eight Fold Path. Buddha’s influence has spread throughout the world and includes many different sects. Siddartha Gautama was born in Nepal, India, just south of the Himalaya mountains to the leading chief of the Shakyas. He was born a Kshatriya. His name means “he who has accomplished his aim.” Legend says that when he was a born a seer or prophet came and predicted his greatness. He was born with several “abnormalities” that lead to his unique destiny. The seer said he was destined to be a great world leader or religious man who would save humanity. His father, fearing that Siddartha would not follow in his footsteps, sheltered his son and gave him great luxuries. Unfortunately, his attempts to protect Siddartha worked in the reverse sense. His sheltered life meant he was never exposed to the various hardships of life.
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