The Buddha
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The Buddha
Summary
The Buddha is a human[1]. His place of birth was Lumbini[2]. He was born on April 8, 563 BC[3]. He died in Kushinagar[4]. He died on 483 BC[5]. He worked as a Buddhist monk[6], philosopher[7], father of faith[8], religious leader[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.2% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40,750 views/month, #1,956 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- The Buddha was born in Lumbini[2].
- The Buddha passed away in Kushinagar[4].
- The Buddha was born on April 8, 563 BC[3].
- The Buddha was born on 623 BC[12].
- The Buddha was born on 500 BC[13].
- The Buddha died on 483 BC[5].
- The Buddha died on 543 BC[14].
- The Buddha died on 500 BC[15].
- The Buddha's father was Śuddhodana[16].
- The Buddha's mother was Maya[17].
- Among The Buddha's spouses was Yaśodharā[18].
- A child of The Buddha was Rāhula[19].
- The Buddha's professions included Buddhist monk[6].
- The Buddha's professions included philosopher[7].
- The Buddha's professions included father of faith[8].
- The Buddha's professions included religious leader[9].
- The Buddha worked as a writer[10].
- The Buddha's professions included Q16611574[20].
- The Buddha's field of work was philosophy[21].
- The Buddha's field of work was religion[22].
- The Buddha's field of work was Social Reform or Revolution[23].
- The Buddha's field of work was peace[24].
- The Buddha's field of work was mind[25].
- The Buddha's field of work was Eastern philosophy[26].
- A notable student of The Buddha was Kṣemā[27].
Body
Origins and Family
The Buddha was born in Lumbini[2]. Recorded date of birth include April 8, 563 BC[3], 623 BC[12], and 500 BC[13]. His father was Śuddhodana[16]. His mother was Maya[17].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include Buddhist monk[6], philosopher[7], father of faith[8], religious leader[9], writer[10], and Q16611574[20]. Fields of work include philosophy[21], an academic discipline[28]; religion[22], a type of world view[29]; Social Reform or Revolution[23], a literary work[30], written by Rosa Luxemburg[31]; peace[24], a type of value[32]; mind[25], a psychology concept[33]; and Eastern philosophy[26], a branch of philosophy[34]. Notable students include Kṣemā[27], a Buddhist nun[35], b. -0550[36]; Bimbisara[37], a ruler[38], -0558–-0491[39]; Gyalpo Dawa Zangpo[40]; Sharibu[41]; Maitreya-nātha[42], a philosopher[43], 0270–0350[44]; and Gawo[45].
Personal Life
The Buddha was married to Yaśodharā[18]. A child of him was Rāhula[19]. His religion is recorded as Buddhism[46].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include 483 BC[5], 543 BC[14], and 500 BC[15]. The Buddha died in Kushinagar[4].
Works and Contributions
Things named for The Buddha include Buddh International Circuit[47], Buddha bowl[48], Buddah Records[49], and Siddhartha Highway[50].
Why It Matters
The Buddha ranks in the top 0.2% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40,750 views/month, #1,956 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 145 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
He has been cited as an influence by Mahatma Gandhi[53], a politician[54], 1869–1948[55], of British Raj[56], awarded the Time Person of the Year[57], specialised in philosophy[58]; B. R. Ambedkar[59], an economist[60], 1891–1956[61], of British Raj[62], awarded the Bharat Ratna[63], specialised in economics[64]; Leo Tolstoy[65], a writer[66], 1828–1910[67], of Russian Empire[68], awarded the Order of Saint Anna, 4th class[69], specialised in philosophy[70]; Ashoka[71], a politician[72], -0304–-0232[73], of Maurya empire[74]; Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck[75], a monarch[76], b. 1980[77], of Bhutan[78], awarded the doctor honoris causa of Keiō University[79]; and Nikos Kazantzakis[80], a writer[81], 1883–1957[82], of Greece[83], awarded the Greek State Literary Awards[84], specialised in poetry[85].
Works attributed to him include Heart Sutra[86]. Entities named for him include Buddh International Circuit[47], Buddha bowl[48], Buddah Records[49], and Siddhartha Highway[50].
FAQs
Where was The Buddha born?
The Buddha's place of birth was Lumbini[2].
Where did The Buddha die?
The Buddha passed away in Kushinagar[4].
Who were The Buddha's parents?
The Buddha's father was Śuddhodana[16]. The Buddha's mother was Maya[17].
Who was The Buddha married to?
The Buddha's spouses include Yaśodharā[18].
What did The Buddha do for work?
The Buddha worked as Buddhist monk[6], philosopher[7], father of faith[8], religious leader[9], and writer[10].
Who did The Buddha influence?
The Buddha has been cited as an influence by Mahatma Gandhi[53], B. R. Ambedkar[59], Leo Tolstoy[65], and Ashoka[71].