Who is Siddhartha Gautama from The Foundations of Buddhism and what is their importance? The_Foundations_of_Buddhism English & Literature Siddhartha Gautama | The Foundations of Buddhism

While there is the legend of the Buddha and the symbol of the Buddha, there existed a man who is often referred to as The Buddha and his name was Siddhartha Gautama. He is undoubtedly the central figure of the book. While little is known about Gautama, some important details stand out. The Buddha was born in 563 BCE in modern-day Nepal and died in 483 BCE in modern day India. The founder of Buddhism, he is considered the supreme "awakened one." Accounts of his life are thought to have been summarized and memorized by his followers after his death.