The five ascetics became his first five disciples. The Buddha taught continuously in the remaining 45 years of his life. He travelled around north-east India, teaching in a variety of dialects.

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Buddha Purnima marks the birth of Prince Siddhartha Gautama Buddha, who gave up his privileges and became the founder of Buddhism. It is observed on the full moon night of the Hindu month of Vaisakha.

Siddhartha was born in Lumbini, Nepal. He was born into a privileged family, who were considered a ruling family. Birth - Buddhist teachings say that his mother, Queen Maya, had a dream ...