Not a lot of people know the name Siddhartha Gautama. The man, who once was a prince, left his luxurious life to reach ultimate wisdom and reach Nirvana. He is the socalled Supreme Buddha and the founder of Buddhism. This was the first world religion without a god. People can find the path to Nirvana in their mind.

Nowadays there are lots of interpretations of Buddhism in many different cultures. The aim of all followers is to reach eternal peace and happiness, as the Buddha did. He reached englightenment when he sat under a pipal tree and found the truth. This documentary is about the life of the first Buddha Siddhartha Gautama.

The Life Of The Buddha

BBC