Buddhism is a spiritual philosophy rooted in the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha, an enlightened sage from ancient India. It offers a path to self-realization, inner peace, and ultimate enlightenment. Buddhism emphasizes meditation, mindfulness, and ethical living to achieve spiritual awakening and liberation from suffering. Through the teachings of the Buddha, practitioners learn to balance wisdom and compassion, ultimately attaining Nirvana—a state of profound peace and freedom from the cycle of rebirth.