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  Sddhartha Gautama is born in modern day Lumbini
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  Upon leaving his palace, he witnesses an old man, a sick man, a decaying corpse and a ascetic.
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  Siddhartha Gautama leaves the palace, absent of the approval of his father, and begins his life as a ascetic.
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  Siddhartha Gautama sits under a pipal tree and meditates for 49 days, then achieves enligtenment
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  Upon awakening, and in his travels, Siddhartha Gautama meets his first two disciples, brothers Taphussa and Bhallika.
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  Siddhartha Gautama travels to Sarnath, where he will deliver his first sermon.
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  Siddhartha Gautama delivers his sermon, acquiring 5 companions to form his association of monks.
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  Siddhartha Gautama begins his travels along the Indo-Gangetic Plain
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  Siddhartha Gautama returns to his birthplace, on his fathers request
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  Siddhartha Gautama departs to nirvana at the age of 80
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