Question

describe the way in which the Buddha tried to spread his message to the people

Answer 1

he had the eight fold path.
He found that mere sufferings would not lead him to enlightment so he took a bath and sat under a peepal tree at bodh gaya.
He left his home in search of true knowledge at a very young age.

Answer 2

they declared that a life of moderation is the way to attain peace and happiness. That is the noble eight fold path or the middle path
this is the 8 fold path.
right understand
right thought
right speech
right action
right livelihood
right effort
right mindfulness
right concentration