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Buddhism was founded by Siddhartha Gautama in the 5th to 6th century BCE. Awakening sparked a tradition.

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Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha) taught a path to end suffering through insight, ethical conduct, and meditation. His teachings spread across Asia and diversified into major traditions like Theravāda, Mahāyāna, and Vajrayāna over the next centuries.

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