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Siddhartha Gautama, the "founder" of Buddhism left his life of pleasure and plenty, to try to end suffering.

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Jesus, a central figure in Christianity, is known for leaving a life of comfort to spread his teachings and wisdom to others. He lived a simple and humble life, focusing on love, compassion, and spiritual growth.

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To varying degrees: Ghandi & Henry David Thoureou...also: anyone who has become a monk, priest, or nun

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siddhartha (buddha)

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What is the gautama Buddha called nowadays?

Siddhartha Gautama is referenced by a number of different titles, but mostly as Buddha. Sometimes he is referred to as Sakyamuni Buddha where Sakyamuni (Sage of the Sakyas) is a refernce to the tribe he was born into (Sakya) or at times he is called Gautama Buddha, as you indicated, where Gautama is his family name. Both of these are used when referring to the actual historical person of Siddhartha Gautama as opposed to another enlighten person who has attained Buddhahood (who would be called a Buddha also).


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A Buddha brings happiness to a person or persons. Buddha was the founder of the religion Buddhism. He is commonly posed as a sitting man who is smiling or laughing.


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