Buddha

Born: around 563 BC as Siddhārtha Gautama

Died: 483 BC

Lived in Eastern India, now Nepal, and taught followers 3 Tenets: Don’t get angry, hate others or be ignorant.

Not the portly fellow seen in statues – practiced moderation in all things and fasted regularly.  Spent his time walking and speaking & was a seeker of wisdom & knowledge.

Buddhism, world’s 4th largest religion, was founded on his teachings of the nonviolent methods word of mouth & carvings.

Born a prince, he left behind great wealth, understanding that material wealth was not life’s ultimate goal.

Said: “Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.”