Question

When did Buddhism begin?

Answer 1

Buddhism began in the 5th to 4th century BCE with the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, who became known as the Buddha, or "the Enlightened One." He lived in what is now modern-day Nepal and India. After attaining enlightenment, he taught the principles of Buddhism, which include the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path, forming the foundation of Buddhist philosophy and practice.