Prince Siddhartha born the son of a king,was born 2,500 years ago.His early life was one of luxury and privilege.Only later he came to realise that life is full of suffering through sickness, old age and death. Nothing ever remains in permanent peace and happiness.Horrified by such discoveries,he abandoned his kingdom and riches,in search for true Enlightenment so that he could free all living beings from this endless suffering.