peace leader

BUDDHA

LEGACY

Gautama Buddha, born Siddhartha Gautam in 6th century B.C.E in Lumbini Nepal, he was a spiritual leader whose teachings founded the Buddhism. He began his adult life by studying and practicing various mankind teachings and living an ascetic (absent from indulgence) lifestyle. This led to his role as a peace leader. However, unable to reach inner enlightenment through his ascetic lifestyle, Gautama began to practice a more moderate way of living. When this helped him reach some understanding of himself and the world, he began to teach that life should be lived in balance (called the “Middle Way”) rather than in extreme forms.

Seeking the answers to his questions about human suffering, Gautama meditated one night until he reached pure enlightenment. In this moment, he became known as Buddha and went on to teach what he had learned. His new teachings are known as the Eightfold Path and the Four Noble Truths. These have become the foundation of Buddhism. Buddha promoted unity within his followers, allowing all classes, races, sexes, and backgrounds to join the movement. His goal of ending human suffering and reaching spiritual awakening has gone on to influence several religious faiths, as well as spiritual literature and philosophical teachings.

Peace is a central concept in Buddhism. Buddhism strives to attain the state of peace in mind, and also in harmonious and peaceful living. The theory of causality in Buddhism teaches the world that whether to have war or peace is our choice as human beings, and It encourages people to understand what causes peace.