No, "began" is the simple past tense of "begin"
Beginning is the present participle of begin. The past participle is begun.
Getting is the present participle of get.
The present participle is doing.
Being is the present participle. The past participle is been.
The present participle is choosing.
present: begin past: began past participle: begun
Beginning is the present participle of begin. The past participle is begun.
'Running' is the present participle of 'run'.
Getting is the present participle of get.
The present participle is doing.
Being is the present participle. The past participle is been.
Presenting is the present participle of present.
Presenting is the present participle of present.
The present participle is choosing.
The present participle is walking.
The present participle is cleaning.
The present participle is seeking.