Buddhism

Hello, my name is Siddhartha Guatama, also known as the Buddha. I was born in the year 563 B.C., as a prince into the good life full of love, family, and riches. But what I didn't know was the pain, poverty, and death that went on around me. My father, the king of Shakya, wanted me to be a conqueror, but when I saw all of this pain, suffering, death, and disease, I decided to take a different path. At the age of 29 I took the path as a redeemer and a savior.

 I learned much in my journey and decided to seek out 2 of the best Hindu masters to teach me the ways. I also learned an extensive amount of Raja Yoga.  After a few years of wandering, I meditated for an astonishing 6 years. I could feel it so strongly, I knew that my break through was near, so I found the perfect place under a beautiful Pepu tree. When my mind finally became at peace with itself, how magnificent it was. This was when I became Buddha. People rejoiced, and I felt so free. I knew one creature would not rejoice though, and this was Mara, the evil spirit and lord of desire. No matter how much he tempted me, I wouldn't give it, i was at peace and this was much greater than any temptation.


I also, unlike the Hindus, do not believe in reincarnation, I think we should overcome this, and even though this religion may have come out of Hinduism, we are not required to follow entirely in its path. Lastly, i am a great believer in Nirvana. Many can't define it, and some say that it is beyond the limitations of mind, thoughts, feelings, and even the world.


Thank you for listening to my great journey to becoming Buddha,


Sincerely,


Buddha