In what way was Siddhartha Gautama an example of a bodhisattva?
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He was a prince who ruled wisely and well.
He was a prince who ruled wisely and well.
He was responsible for building many stone pillars that express Buddhist beliefs.
He was responsible for building many stone pillars that express Buddhist beliefs.
He gained enlightenment and tried to help others out of compassion.
He gained enlightenment and tried to help others out of compassion.
He was a member of the priestly caste and worshipped the gods.
The correct answer is: He gained enlightenment and tried to help others out of compassion.
Siddhartha Gautama, also known as the Buddha, achieved enlightenment through his own efforts and understanding of the nature of suffering. After attaining enlightenment, he dedicated his life to teaching others the path to liberation from suffering. He established the Sangha, a community of monks and nuns, who followed his teachings and practiced meditation to attain their own enlightenment. Siddhartha Gautama's actions and teachings exemplify the qualities of a bodhisattva - someone who seeks enlightenment for the benefit of all sentient beings and works selflessly to relieve the suffering of others.