Buddhism was developed by Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. Buddha is translated into English as "the enlightened one". Before becoming Buddha his name was Siddhartha Gautama. He was born between the 6th and 4th centuries BC in Lumbini, near Kapilavastu, Shakya republic, Kosala kingdom which can be located in present-day Nepal. He died in Kusinara, Malla republic, Magadha kingdom now Kasia, India. Siddhartha before becoming Buddha was an Indian prince who lived a life of luxury and was constantly protected from all forms of suffering since birth. It is said that the fateful day came as a young prince traveling to the city encountered a life-changing experience when he saw suffering firsthand for the first time. Accounts of Siddhartha's life say that he met an old man, a sick person and a rotting corpse on the street and these really affected him emotionally. The prince also met a monk who was seeking enlightenment and it was this monk who inspired him to live the life of an ascetic and also seek enlightenment. Siddhartha's deep despair at the tremendous suffering he saw was the reason he abandoned his luxurious life. and spent the next few years as an ascetic trying to understand the nature of suffering and existence. However, the years spent as an ascetic were not fruitful enough for Siddhartha. He eventually reached a point where he decided to leave the group. It is said that after leaving his companions Siddhartha sat down under a pipal tree and swore that he would never rise until he achieved enlightenment. Accounts of Siddhartha's life say that he sat under that tree to meditate, and as he meditated, he was constantly tempted by an evil deity named Mara to abandon his quest. Returns...... middle of sheet ......EBchecked/topic/23116/anatta>.The Editors of Encyclopædia Britannica. “Bodhi (Buddhism).” Encyclopedia Britannica online. Encyclopedia Britannica, n.d. Web. March 20, 2014. Getz, Daniel A. (2004). "Sentient beings"; cited in Buswell, Robert E. (2004). Encyclopedia of Buddhism. Volume 2. New York, USA: Macmillan Reference USA. ISBN 0-02-865720-9 (Volume 2): pp.760 Punnadhammo, Ajahn. "Khandha." Dharma Dictionary. Shambhala Sun Foundation, August 12, 2010. Web. March 20, 2014. .Ibid."Buddhism." International Encyclopedia of Marriage and Family. 2003. Enciclopedia.com. March 9, 2014. “Buddha.” Encyclopaedia Britannica.2013.Britannica.com. March 9, 2014 http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/83105/Buddha.