Buddha is credited with being the founder of Buddhism. He was a philosopher who taught that religion had a basic middle ground, and through self reflection, one could always choose the right path to take.
Please refer to the related link "The Story of Buddha (Narration)."
Yes Siddharth's First names Gautama which comes from the Buddha story.
Shakuntala Masani has written: 'Gautama' -- subject(s): Buddha and Buddhism 'Gautama, the story of Lord Buddha' 'Gandhi's story'
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gautama_Buddhaorias.berkeley.edu/visuals/buddha/life.htmlwww.age-of-the-sage.org/buddhism/life_of_buddha.htmlwww.viewonbuddhism.org/buddha.htmlwww.amazon.com/Buddha-Story...Life/dp/1883991633
The Buddha in the Hungry Tigress Jataka story was referred to as Prince Mahasattva.
It is the celebration of the birth, death and enlightenment of the Buddha.
Buddhists incorporate the teachings of Buddha into their lives. Most are aware of the story of his life from his birth as a Prince to his enlightenment, and many know of his period of teaching until his death at about the age of eighty. The teachings, not his story are the important part.
Edith Holland has written: 'The story of the Buddha'
The themes of "Jataka Tales" are Buddha's path to enlightenment. Each story is about Buddha's past lives as different animals and the valuable life lessons learned to eventually become Samma-sam-buddha.
the lines in Jataka tales are about the story of Buddha andthe lines in Tripitaka are about the rules and norms of Buddhas
Buddhism has no deities to interact with humans. in the story of the Buddha's enlightenment Mara, the personification of his own doubts, attempts to turn him from realizinghis enlightenment, but fails.
They are found mostly in the "Jataka tales" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jataka
Buddha Is As Buddha Does has 288 pages.