On this episode of the podcast, we learn about the life of Siddhartha Gautama and his Heisenberg-esque transformation into Buddha. We learn how Buddha left a lifestyle of being fed grapes and being fanned with palm leaves to pursue a life of celibacy, starvation, and sleep deprivation. We also learn about how Buddha reached enlightenment while sitting beneath a fruit tree à la Isaac Newton, and about the four noble truths which he believed were the key to ending human suffering once and for all. All this and more on the latest episode of Philosophize This!Thank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help. Website: https://www.philosophizethis.org/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis Social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcastX: https://twitter.com/iamstephenwestFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow

Explore the life and teachings of The Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, as he attains enlightenment through meditation. Learn about karma, rebirth, and Nirvana in Buddhism. Discover the influence of Buddhism in Southeast Asia and its growing popularity in the Western world. Delve into the transformative journey of the Buddha, the spread of Buddhism under Emperor Ashoka, and the significance of karma in shaping destinies. Uncover the appeal of Buddhism in the West with mindfulness practices and personal development.