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| + | The Buddha, the one who knows all, first emerged in history in the 5th century BCE. He lived from the 5th to 6th century. This age is often referred to as the Axis Age as there were many great thinkers in this age; Karl Jaspers, a historian, created this term. Initially, the Buddha was simply an Indian prince named Gautama Buddha born in northern India who could tell a moving sermon. When he was younger a wise man told him that he would either grow to be a great leader or a great religious teacher; as shown here, he followed the religious path. After realizing his path,he renounced the material world by shaving his head and exchanging his silk robes for an orange one, traditionally of a holy person, and det off on a search for enlightenment. He eventually achieved his goal after much intense meditation and deep thinking. He went on to teach life to others. After eighty years, The Buddha passed away into Nirvana. His lasts words were, "Impermanent are all compounded things. Strive on heedfully." He is now most commonly known as "the Enlightened One" and as the Buddha. | ||
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Nina Lahoti
The Buddha, the one who knows all, first emerged in history in the 5th century BCE. He lived from the 5th to 6th century. This age is often referred to as the Axis Age as there were many great thinkers in this age; Karl Jaspers, a historian, created this term. Initially, the Buddha was simply an Indian prince named Gautama Buddha born in northern India who could tell a moving sermon. When he was younger a wise man told him that he would either grow to be a great leader or a great religious teacher; as shown here, he followed the religious path. After realizing his path,he renounced the material world by shaving his head and exchanging his silk robes for an orange one, traditionally of a holy person, and det off on a search for enlightenment. He eventually achieved his goal after much intense meditation and deep thinking. He went on to teach life to others. After eighty years, The Buddha passed away into Nirvana. His lasts words were, "Impermanent are all compounded things. Strive on heedfully." He is now most commonly known as "the Enlightened One" and as the Buddha.
