Question

What were the social conditions that existed in India which lead Siddhartha on his journey?

Answer 1

Origin & Early Development. The origin of Buddhism points to one man, Siddhartha Gautama, the historical Buddha, who was bornin Lumbini (in present-day Nepal) during the 5th century BCE

Answer 2

· Siddhartha Gautama (also known as the Buddha “the awakened one”) was the leader and founder of a sect ...