Gautam Buddha

   Gautam Buddha was born in Lumbini about 2500 years ago. His father was king Suddhodhan. His actual name is Siddhartha Gautam. He is the founder of Buddhism. He is also called the "Light Of Asia".

  Siddhartha Gautam was the prince and could enjoy every kind of pleasure. But he did not enjoy the royal pleasure. He was married to Yashodhara and got a son, Rahul.

  Siddhartha Gautam left the palace and his family in search of the truth and reality. He reached to Gaya. He sat under the Peepal Tree and medicated there sitting cross- legged. At last, he gained supreme knowledge. Then he started teaching people about the truth. People started calling him Gautam Buddha. He preached his first sermon at Sarnath. His preaching became the norms of religion called Buddhism. His followers are called Buddhists. There are many Buddhist in Nepal and abroad.

 At the age of 80, Gautam Buddha  died at Kushinagar. His religion has emphasized to maintain peace in the world.