The Philosophy of Siddhartha Gautama

The Philosophy of Siddhartha Gautama
Siddhartha Gautama was a son of an elected king of the Shakya tribe by its five hundred families south of the Himalaya Mountains in the realm of influence of the powerful Kosala monarchy. Siddhartha means “he who accomplished his aim”. The meaning of Siddhartha’s name resembles the philosophy and teachings later in his life.
Siddhartha being the son of a king was spoiled. Suddhodana protect his son Siddhartha from the outside world from all forms of danger, sickness, and life. Siddhartha had all the luxuries, with three palaces, finest clothes made from silk, and a servant holding a white umbrella over is head. Siddhartha had everything a prince would want, but he was dissatisfied.
Siddhartha was walking outside the palace grounds and was disgusted the decrepitude and wrinkles of the people. Then for the first time he observed the sick and spent time learning about the nature of the disease. On a third occasion he witness...