The life story of Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautama, begins in Lumbini, modern-day Nepal, around 563 BCE. He was born into a royal family, and his father, King Suddhodana, wanted him to become a great king rather than a spiritual leader. Siddhartha lived a sheltered life within the palace walls, shielded from the world's sufferings.
However, despite his privileged upbringing, Siddhartha was deeply disturbed by the realities of life when he ventured outside the palace. He witnessed old age, sickness, and death for the first time, which greatly impacted him. These experiences began stirring his curiosity about the purpose and meaning of life.
At the age of 29, Siddhartha made a decision that would change the course of his life. He decided to leave behind his luxurious life, his wife, and his newborn son to seek spiritual enlightenment and find a solution to end human suffering.
For six years, Siddhartha wandered as an ascetic, joining various