jan 1, 480 BC - Founding of Buddhism
Description:
Siddhartha Gautama meditated for weeks on end under a Bodhi tree determined to solve the mystery of life. He meditated until he became enlightened and was then known as the Buddha. He gained many followers who created the Tripitaka to document his teachings.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 480 BC
Now
~ 2507 years ago