Greetings, my name is Siddhartha Gautama, and I consider myself to be the Enlightened One. Let me share with you my wondrous story, and how my religion of Buddhism has come to be. I was born as a prince into a wealthy family in 563 B.C., and my childhood years were filled with great luxury. I lived in a grand palace, and was spoiled by my parents. One day, I journeyed beyond the palace walls, and encountered a suffering old man. I then realized that everyone did not have life as good as I did. Over the next few months, I witnessed death, sickness, and horrible suffering. I then set out to reach enlightenment. I journeyed deep into forests everywhere, and put myself through great suffering in order to feel removed from society. I finally became enlightened under a tree one day, and this event was the beginning of the creation of Buddhism, my very own religion.
After I became Enlightened, I was named the Buddha, and set about establishing principles to this religion. I believe in Nirvana, the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, and preaching against reincarnation. I then set about spreading these newfound concepts and growing religion all throughout China. Many dynasties accepted my ideas, while some turned them away. It is all I can do to try my best to get them to understand my ideas, and if my best is not enough, then it is not enough.
Thankfully,
Buddha
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