The following statement is true of the Buddha in his early years:
- He was a prince.
The Buddha, whose birth name was Siddhartha Gautama, was born in the 6th century BCE in Lumbini, which is now part of Nepal. He was born into a wealthy and influential family as the son of a king. As a prince, he had a privileged life and was trained in martial arts, archery, and horse riding, among other skills. However, he later renounced his luxurious life and became a monk, seeking enlightenment and a path to end suffering.