HISTORY ONE-LINER (Buddhism)
ONE-LINER HISTORY NOTE FOR COMPETITIVE EXAMS Buddhism 1. Buddhism originated in the 6th century BC. 2. Gautama Buddha the founder of Buddhism was born in Lumbini in Kapilavasthu on the border of Nepal in 563 BC. 3. Buddha’s mother Mahamaya died seven days after his birth. He was brought up by his aunt Mahaprajpati Gautami , hence he got the name ‘Gautama’. 4. First Buddhist nun was Gautami 5. Budha’s birth place is now known as Binla . 6. Budhas orginal name was Sidhartha . 7. Buddha belonged to the Sakhya clan of Kshatriyas. 8. His father was Subhodhana . 9. Buddha’s wife was Yasodhara and his son was Rahulan . 10. ...