Gautama Buddha, born in the 6th century BCE in Lumbini, Nepal, was a spiritual teacher and the founder of Buddhism. After a life of luxury, he renounced his princely status in search of spiritual truth. Siddhartha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree, becoming the Buddha. He taught the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path, outlining the path to liberation from suffering. His first sermon in Deer Park marked the beginning of his teaching. The Sangha, a community of followers, formed around his teachings. The Buddha passed away at 80, achieving Parinirvana. His legacy includes Buddhism, a major world religion, with an emphasis on mindfulness, compassion, and the pursuit of enlightenment to alleviate suffering.