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In northern India, around 2,500 years ago, a young prince named Siddhartha Gautama lived a sheltered life of luxury. His parents kept him hidden from the world of human poverty and suffering. Siddhartha's parents believed he would be better off if he thought the world was a place free of sadness and pain.

As a young man, Siddhartha ventured outside his home. He discovered a world he had not known to exist. Siddhartha saw death, illness, and grief. However, he also encountered a holy man, full of peace and self-assurance. At that moment, Siddhartha decided that he wanted to understand two things. Why did people suffer? Why was peace radiating from the holy man he had seen on the road? Siddhartha gave up his physical belongings and material wealth. He set out on a journey to find answers to his questions.

Eventually, Siddhartha shared his philosophicaldiscoveries with other people. Siddhartha Gautama became known as the Buddha. His teachings form the foundation of the major world religion Buddhism.

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