Question

Why did Gautama begin his quest for wisdom and truth?

Answer 1

Because he was exposed to the suffering of sickness, old age and death, in as much as he saw them happening to others. He realised that suffering was inevitable and he started to look for an understanding; an antidote to the physical condition.

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Answer 2

Siddhartha Gautama, who would one day become known as Buddha ("enlightened one" or "the awakened"), lived in Nepal during the 6th to 4th century B.C. ... During his meditation, all of the answers he had been seeking became clear, and he achieved full awareness, thereby becoming Buddha.