Question

Describe the early life of Gautama Buddha.

Answer 1

Gautama Buddha's earlier name was Siddhartha. He was born in the 6th century B.C. His father Shuddodana was the king of the republic of Shakyas. Renouncing kingly luxury and familial happiness, Siddhartha became a hermit and embarked upon a quest for truth. On attaining enlightenment he became the Buddha.