Founder of Buddhism: Sakyamuni

Author: Li Manyuan, Bian Chun Guang
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: Over 2,500 years ago, on the roof of the world – the southern side of the Himalayas in China, in the region of ancient India, there was a small kingdom called Kapilavastu. The king was Shakyamuni's father, King Suddhodana. King Suddhodana and Queen Maya had a son named Siddhartha in middle age. As a prince, Siddhartha was not fond of wealth and luxury and, from a young age, resolved to find a path to liberation from birth, old age, sickness, and death for the world. For this, he abandoned his right to the throne, resolutely gave up his family ties, and went into ascetic practices, determinedly embarking on a long journey to seek teachers and enlightenment. After enduring countless hardships and undergoing years of rigorous meditation, he finally attained enlightenment, gaining great wisdom and becoming a guide for the world, the Buddha. "Buddha" is a Sanskrit term, an ancient Indian language, meaning a person who has attained enlightenment through practice, also known as "Buddha." Because Siddhartha belonged to the Shakyamuni clan, people revered him as Shakyamuni Buddha, meaning the sage of the Shakyamuni clan. With the appearance of this enlightened one, Buddhism was born in the world. As the founder of Buddhism – Shakyamuni Buddha, he was not only a great thinker, philosopher, and religious figure among the world's three major religions but also a role model of putting beliefs into action, where his personal example was more powerful than his words. As a historical figure, his spiritual character possesses immense inspirational power. The reverence for his noble qualities has become the cornerstone of faith for countless Buddhists throughout history and time. While reading this magical biography, people will understand his thoughts and character from the book, purify their hearts, increase their wisdom, and discover the essence of enlightening teachings.