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Before Siddhartha reached age 30, he left his home and family to look for answers

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His journey took him many regions in India

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Wherever he traveled, he had discussions with priest and people known for their wisdom.

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Yet no one could give convincing answers to Siddhartha's questions

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He did not give up, but instead he became more determined to find the answers.

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Siddhartha wanted to free his mind of daily concern, so he started not washing himself and fasting.

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He devoted much of his time to meditation

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According to legend, Siddhartha spent 6 years wandering through India

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He eventually came to a place near the town of Gaya and he sat under a tree and meditated.

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Siddhartha Gautama was about 35 year old when he found the enlightenment under the tree and he would be called Buddah

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As he traveled, the Buddha gained many followers.

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Many of these followers were merchants and artisans, but he even taught a few kings.

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these followers were the first followers of Buddhism, the religion based on teachings of the Buddha.

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A the heart of the Buddha's teachings were four guiding principles.

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Buddha believed in the nature of existing as suffering and in the four Noble truths.

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He also believed in inclining toward goodness and kindness

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He believed that you should Avid lies and gossip and don't steal or harm others.

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Buddha said to reject work that hurts others and to prevent evil and do good.

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He also said to control your feelings and thoughts.

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Buddha believed you should practice proper meditation.

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Some of Buddha's teachings challenged traditional Hindu ideas.

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The Buddha challenged the authority of Hindu priests.

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He did not believe that they or their rituals were necessary for enlightenment.

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However, the Buddha did not reject the Hindu teachings.

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It did not matter what varna or caste they had belonged to in life as long as they lived the way they should.

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Unlike Hinduism, Buddhism made them feel that they had power to change their.

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Many herders, farmers, artisans, and untouchables liked hearing that their low social would not be a barrier to their enlightenment.

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The Buddha gained followers among the higher classes.

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Many rich powerful Indians welcomed his ideas about avoiding extreme behavior while seeking salvation.

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By the time of his death around 483 BC, the Buddha's influence was spreading rapidly throughout India.