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Buddhism, founded in the 5th century BCE by Siddhartha Gautama, who later became known as the Buddha, offers a profound path to enlightenment through ethical living, meditation, and wisdom. Originating in ancient India, Buddhism has since spread across the globe, influencing countless cultures and societies with its teachings on compassion, mindfulness, and liberation from suffering. At its core, Buddhism is a spiritual tradition that seeks to understand and overcome the inherent suffering of life.

The Four Noble Truths form the foundation of Buddhist teachings. They are: the truth of suffering (Dukkha), the cause of suffering (Samudaya), the cessation of suffering (Nirodha), and the path leading to the cessation of suffering (Magga). These truths outline the nature of suffering and provide a practical guide to its end. The Eightfold Path, which includes right understanding, right intent, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, and right concentration, is the Buddha's prescription for achieving liberation.