Siddharrtha Guautama With Crystal Ball On A Cane Fence. Stock Photography

Siddharrtha Guautama with crystal ball on a cane fence. Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism who later became known as “the Buddha,” lived during the 5th century B.C. ... After six years of searching, Buddhists believe Gautama found enlightenment while meditating under a Bodhi tree. He spent the rest of his life teaching others about how to achieve this spiritual state. Enlightenment. One day, seated beneath the Bodhi tree the tree of awakening Siddhartha became deeply absorbed in meditation, and reflected on his experience of life, determined to penetrate its truth. He finally achieved Enlightenment and became the Buddha. Enlightenment. One day, seated beneath the Bodhi tree the tree of awakening Siddhartha became deeply absorbed in meditation, and reflected on his experience of life, determined to penetrate its truth. He finally achieved Enlightenment and became the Buddha. The Basic Teachings of Buddha which are core to Buddhism are The Three Universal Truths; The Four Noble Truths; and • The Noble Eightfold Path.