Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha
The founder of Buddhism (6th or 5th century BCE)
Siddhartha Gautama, most commonly referred to as the Historical Buddha, lived in South Asia during the 6th or 5th century BCE. He is also known as Buddha Shakyamuni.
This video examines the miraculous birth of the historical Buddha, Buddha Shakyamuni, to his mother, Queen Maya, in the Lumbini grove.
This relief depicts the historical Buddha, Buddha Shakyamuni’s first sermon at the Deer Park at Sarnath. It also discusses the main teachings the Buddha presented at Deer Park, including the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path.
What is parinirvana? This video answers this question by looking at a stone relief that depicts a scene from the historical Buddha’s life—his death.
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This information text/reading comprehension "bundle" covers the story of the historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, and his teachings. It includes topics such as the Buddha's birth, his enlightenment, his teachings, his death, and more. For ease of reading, the text is in one full-color PDF and is similar to a textbook chapter. It is beautifully illustrated with photographs to make the story of the Buddha come alive.