Question

how did Gautama came to be known as the Buddha ?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

He came to be know as Buddha as he had found the path to enlightenment. He was led from the pain of suffering and rebirth towards the path of enlightenment .

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

Buddha

• The real name of Gautama Buddha was Siddhartha Gauthama.

• He founded the religion of Buddism.

• He belonged to a clan called Shakya clan.

• His father Shuddhodana was the king of that clan.

• Siddhartha enjoyed a luxurious life during his young age.

• He was married to a princess called Yasodhara and they also had a son.

• At the age of 29 he left the palace in search of knowledge and enlightenment.

• He wandered for nearly six years and  also came across many scholars .

• He decided to attain enlightenment through meditation

• He meditated under a peepal tree in Bodh Gaya (now in Bihar).

• He meditated for many days under the tree.

• On the 49th day of meditation he attained enlightenment.

• After attaining enlightenment he came to be known as Gautama Buddha.

• Meaning of Buddha is ' The Enlightened One'.