jul 20, 500 BC - Buddhism
Description:
500 BCE, Indiafounded by Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha)
Through Siddhartha's own life struggles, he found his "middle way" between nothing and everything
the ultimate goal is Nirvana. you can get there by following the 4 noble truths. Anyone who follows the 4 noble truths will be released from suffering and achieve Nirvana.
Buddhism was appealing because:
- anyone could achieve Nirvana - any caste and gender
Added to timeline:
Date:
jul 20, 500 BC
Now
~ 2526 years ago
