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What is the significance of Siddhartha Gautama to Buddhism?

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An important Hindu, he taught that self-denial is the best spiritual path.

An important Hindu, he taught that self-denial is the best spiritual path.

An important Indian king, he supported the spread of Buddhism.

An important Indian king, he supported the spread of Buddhism.

Known as a missionary, he spread Buddhism to Japan and Korea.

Known as a missionary, he spread Buddhism to Japan and Korea.

Known as the Buddha, his teachings provided the basis of Buddhism.

Known as the Buddha, his teachings provided the basis of Buddhism.
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Known as the Buddha, his teachings provided the basis of Buddhism.

Siddhartha Gautama, who became known as the Buddha, is the foundational figure of Buddhism, and his teachings are central to the beliefs and practices of the religion.