"Sage of the Shakyas" (also known by his personal name Gautama or his family name Siddhartha). The historical Buddha, who lived in the 6th century BCE in North India.
(Sanskrit "Lion of the Shakyas") See buddha.
the founder of Buddhism. He was born as the Prince of Sakyans, and was called Siddhartha Goutama. At the age of 35, he attained the supreme Enlightenment and became the Buddha and was the called Shakyamuni. The word means "capability and kindness".
Founded Buddhism in India 5th-6th century B.C..
(ca. 563-422 BCE) The historical Buddha; Theravadins believe that he was the first to attain enlightenment in this age.
"Sage of Shayka", epithet of the historical Buddha
Also known as Siddhartha Gautama. The first historically recorded Buddha.
(Pronunciation: "SHAHK-yah-moo-nee") The Historical Buddha, who lived in the 6th Century B.C.