Buddhism was developed in India, and is based on many of the core concepts of Hinduism. Its founder was Siddhartha Gautama, or Buddha, which means "enlightened one." Siddhartha was born into the Brahmin caste, and led a rich life. However, he was troubled by the human misery that he saw around him everyday. One day he saw a wandering holy man, an ascetic with no possessions. Siddhartha started questioning the holy man, who had a …
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…could end the cycles of their own rebirth and suffering. Siddhartha believed to reach enlightenment; one must be free from desire. Because of this belief, many Buddhists lead very simple lives with no personal items except a robe and a begging bowl. Buddhists also believe that one is reincarnated until they can achieve nirvana or a spiritual enlightenment. The significant writings was the Three Baskets of Wisdom, which told how Buddhists how to reach enlightenment.