This paper examines the works and life of Siddharta Gautama, considered to be the primary and first Buddha to achieve
enlightenment
and pass away attaining
paranibbana, which means dying a 'peaceful' death. It examines his doctrines which became the primary teachings of the Buddhist religion otherwise known as the four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path and the concepts of
enlightenment, Nirvana and paranibbana. It concludes by showing how through Siddharta's own way of reliving and indoctrinating the experiences of the Buddhas, many followers of Buddhism are now leading the path to goodness and simple living and Buddhism has now developed into a major religious movement.