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2 months ago | beth

What was Siddhartha Gautama's family background?

Siddhartha Gautama belonged to the Shakya clan and was the son of King Śuddhodana and Queen Māyā. He was raised in luxury in a palace setting, shielded from the harsh realities of life until he ventured out and witnessed human suffering.

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