Siddhartha Gautama

Siddhartha Gautama is the single figure that Buddhism, an important religion in world history, relates back to. He was the leader and also the founder of one of many sects which could be found in India during his lifetime. This sect would transform into a religious movement that is still widely practiced today. The Buddhist community he founded continued after his death, to develop and establish a state religion in India. His teachings that he and his followers helped to spread through the Ganges area are considered the center focus of Buddhism, this tradition represents a significant contribution to world civilization. It has spread through India, into Sri Lanka and Tibet and recently has found its way into Western culture, influencing other