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The first noble truth is suffering and happiness are a part of human life and no one can escape sorrow

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The second noble truth is suffering comes from our desires for pleasure and material goods. People cause their own misery because they want things they cannot have

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The third noble truth is people can overcome their desires and ignorance to reach nirvana, a state of perfect peace. Reaching nirvana would free a person's soul from suffering and the need for further reincarnation.

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The last noble truth people can overcome ignorance and desire by following an eight-fold path that leads to wisdom, enlightenment, and salvation.

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The Buddha's teachings opposed the Hindu Caste system causing him to win support from the people in low ranked Castes

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The Buddha sat by a tree near the Ganges River and meditated and found enlightenment

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The Buddha spent several years wandering for answers

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The Buddha challenged Hindu priests, the Brahmins because he believed they and their rituals were not necessary

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The Buddha rejected the idea of animal sacrifice in the Veda

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The Buddha did not reject the idea of reincarnation

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Unlike Hinduism, Buddhism made people feel they had power to change their lives

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The Buddha taught that people should act morally and treat others well

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The Buddha's teachings reflect Hindu ideas

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The Buddha taught not to follow some of the Vedas texts

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The Buddha started his journey for answers when he was dissatisfied with Hinduism

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Buddha gained followers among higher classes who disagreed with Hinduism

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Around Buddha's death, his influence was spreading rapidly through India

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Buddha believed that people should overcome their desire for material goods

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Buddha believed people should be reasonable and not starve their bodies or hurt themselves

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While looking for answers, The Buddha started going without food

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Buddha taught a few kings about Buddhism

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Buddha believed that you should practice meditation properly

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Buddha believed that you should avoid lies and gossip

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Siddhartha left his home in search of answers before he reached age 30

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Siddhartha had discussions with priests known for their wisdom but still didn't find answers

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Siddhartha began to ask questions about the meaning of life because people around him suffered

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Siddhartha's journey took him to a lot of regions in India

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The tree Siddhartha meditated under and found answers is called the Tree of Wisdom

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Siddhartha described his new ideas to 5 of his former companions now followers call this the First Sermon

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After the Buddha found the answers for his questions, the Buddha spent the rest of his life telling people his ideas