Siddhartha Gautama, best known as the Buddha (the enlightened one), lived some 500 years before Jesus Christ. Born into royalty, the life of the young prince and his subsequent enlightenment set the foundations of one of the biggest religions in the world: Buddhism.
But who was Siddhartha Gautama, really? In this gallery, we take you on a journey through his life, from birth to death. Click on to learn more about the Buddha.