5 Questions
Where was Gautama Buddha born?
Northern India
At what age did Gautama Buddha leave his royal life to seek enlightenment?
Around 25
What did Gautama Buddha rename the tree under which he attained enlightenment?
Bodhi Tree
Where did Gautama Buddha preach his first sermon?
Benares
What is Gautama Buddha also known as?
The Awakened or the Enlightened
Study Notes
Life of Gautama Buddha
- Gautama Buddha was born in Lumbini, a town in modern-day Nepal.
- At the age of 29, Gautama Buddha renounced his royal life to seek enlightenment.
- He renamed the tree under which he attained enlightenment as the Bodhi Tree.
- Gautama Buddha preached his first sermon at the Deer Park in Sarnath, a city in modern-day Uttar Pradesh, India.
- Gautama Buddha is also known as Siddhartha or Shakyamuni.
"Life of Gautama Buddha" Quiz: Test your knowledge of the early life and spiritual journey of Siddhartha Gautama, who later became known as the Buddha. Explore his upbringing, marriage, and the pivotal events that led to his pursuit of enlightenment and the founding of Buddhism.
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