The origins of Buddhism lies in the story of Buddha himself. To understand the orgins we must understand Buddha's story:
Siddhartha Gotama (Buddha) was born into a royal family in Lumbini, now located in Nepal, in 563 BC. At 29, he realized that wealth and luxury did not guarantee happiness, so he explored the different teachings religions and philosophies of the day, to find the key to human happiness. After six years of study and practicing different methods, beliefs, and meditation he finally found 'the middle path' and was enlightened. After enlightenment, the Buddha spent the rest of his life teaching the principles of Buddhism — called the Dhamma, or Truth — until his death at the age of 80. By the time Buddha died Buddhism already had a vast following.
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