We learn about Gotama because then we learn about the 4 noble truths and also how he sacrificed his palace, to teach his followers that everything and everyone will change or die.
Siddartha Gautama is the real name of Buddha. He was commonly known as Buddha because he created the belief of Buddhism. But his real name is Siddartha Gautama.
similarities of gautama buddha and mahavira
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).
Siddhartha Gautama is the Buddha
Yes, because he was a Buddha!
Gautama Buddha - film - was created on 2008-02-15.
The number of enlightened beings before and after Gautama Buddha is incalculable.
Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha or the historical Buddha.
Siddharta Gautama, the Bodhisatta (Buddha-to-be)
Buddha was originally referred to as Siddhartha Gautama or by Gautama Buddha.
Gautama is simply a family name. The Buddha means "The Enlightened One" or "The Awakened One."
Siddhartha Gautama renounced his life of luxury, including his princely status, wealth, and family, in search of spiritual enlightenment and to seek a solution to the suffering in the world. He was motivated by a deep desire to understand the nature of human existence and find a path to alleviate suffering for himself and others.