Compassion for others, and coming to understand that everybody suffers.
He was looking for the real meaning of the life
Siddhartha has no problem with vedic religion he has problem with suffering life, he want to make his life without pain and without sorrow, happiness is not our aim of life . good and bad go hand to hand, he want to free from this cycle
He wanted to end suffering (reach enlightment)
Siddharta Gautama was remembered for becoming the Buddha, or "Enlightened One." He believed that life was an eternal wheel of suffering and pain, or the Wheel of Dhamma. He also taught that suffering was caused by desire, and one who rid himself of desire would achieve Nirvana, or an end to pain and suffering.
Enlightened One.
The Buddha was an Indian Prince, Siddhartha Gautama, who lived in the 5th century BCE. He became known as the "Enlightened One" (the Buddha) when he understood the cause of suffering and the way to end suffering.
Similarities are the four noble truths. -There is suffering. -Suffering is caused by attachment. -There is an end to suffering. -Suffering's end is found in the Path. The differences are of intention and focus. (T: me; M: all)
Buddha's intent was to end suffering. This was to be done by understanding at suffering is caused by desire and that it can be eliminated by controlling desire.
Siddhartha Gautama
The middle path means to live in moderation. Like, you shouldn't eat too much nor too less. Both have bad end results. Siddhartha followed it because he wanted not to be too extreme in anything which he believed led to suffering.
Siddhartha Gautama's sheltered upbringing in luxury led him to question the true nature of life and suffering, inspiring his quest for answers. Witnessing old age, sickness, and death outside the palace walls made him confront human suffering, prompting his spiritual journey to find a path to enlightenment and end suffering. This contrast between his pampered upbringing and exposure to the realities of life fueled his determination to seek deeper truths beyond material wealth and pleasure.
The belief most closely associated with the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha) is the concept of the Four Noble Truths. These truths outline the nature of suffering, its cause, the possibility of cessation, and the path leading to the end of suffering, known as the Eightfold Path. Central to Buddhism is the idea that attachment and desire lead to suffering, and through mindfulness and ethical living, individuals can attain enlightenment and liberation from the cycle of rebirth.