The organizer of Buddhism in this world is Buddha Shakyamuni. He was conceived as an illustrious ruler in 624 BC in a spot called Lumbini. Buddha was born in Nepal "Shakya" is the name of the regal family into which he was conceived, and "Muni" signifies 'Capable One'. His folks gave him the name Siddhartha and there were numerous awesome expectations about his future. In his initial years he lived as a sovereign in his imperial royal residence however when he was 29 years of age he resigned to the woodland where he took after an otherworldly existence of reflection. Following six years he achieved edification under the Bodhi Tree in Bodh Gaya, India.
He was in this manner asked for to educate and as Venerable Geshe Kelsang says in Introduction to Buddhism:
'As an aftereffect of this solicitation, Buddha ascended from contemplation and taught the main Wheel of Dharma. These teachings which incorporate the Sutra of the Four Noble Truths and different talks, are the key wellspring of the Hinayana, or Lesser Vehicle, of Buddhism. Later, Buddha taught the second and unnecessary extra people Wheels of Dharma, which incorporate the Perfection of Wisdom Sutras and the Sutra Discriminating the Intention individually. These teachings are the wellspring of the Mahayana, or Great Vehicle, of Buddhism. In the Hinayana teachings Buddha discloses how to accomplish freedom from affliction for oneself alone, and in the Mahayana teachings he discloses how to achieve full edification, or Buddhahood, for others. Both conventions thrived in Asia, at first in India and after that progressively in other encompassing nations, including Tibet. Presently they are likewise starting to thrive in the West.'
In all Buddha Shakyamuni gave eighty-four thousand teachings. His aim in establishing Buddhism was to lead living creatures to lasting freedom from agony. He understood transitory freedom from torment and challenges is insufficient. Inspired by adoration and sympathy his point was to help living creatures find enduring peace or nirvana.