Question

What is the significance of Siddhartha Gautama to Buddhism?

A.
An important Hindu, he taught that self-denial is the best spiritual path.

B.
An important Indian king, he supported the spread of Buddhism.

C.
Known as a missionary, he spread Buddhism to Japan and Korea.

D.
Known as the Buddha, his teachings provided the basis of Buddhism.

Answer 1

Known as the Buddha, his teachings provided the basis of Buddhism.

Step-by-step explanation:

Ancient Text found in the past indicates that Siddhartha Gautama was born in a Noble Family. He never understood the concept of Suffering until he walk out from his castle and see the suffering that felt by the common people. So he leaved his home and He is determined to find away to end those suffering.

From his journey to end this suffering, He accumulated various wisdom and become Enlightened. He compiled the wisdom to The Four Noble Truths. Which are:

- Suffering is common – All human beings experienced suffering to a certain extend

- Cause of Suffering – Is a person's unavailability to control their own desire/Greed and Ignorance

- End of Suffering – To fully eliminate Greed and Ignorance.

-Path to end Suffering - Correct and Enlightened way of living.

These wisdoms provided the Basis for Buddhism.