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Quote of the day by Buddha: There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth

Gautama Buddha, born Siddhartha Gautama, renounced royalty to seek enlightenment. He achieved this under the Bodhi tree, becoming the Buddha. He then traveled northern India, teaching the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. These teachings, focusing on compassion and mindfulness, spread across Asia. Buddhism is now a major religion followed by millions worldwide, understood in diverse ways.