Born Siddhattha Gotama, he was a prince who became enlightened and spent his life teaching others how to achieve happiness and enlightenment.

The third ruler of the Mauryan Empire, who radically shifted from conquering to promoting non-violence and religious tolerance after converting to Buddhism.

A wealthy merchant and banker, remembered as a key patron of the Buddha who funded the Jetavana monastery and demonstrated the balance between material and spiritual wealth.

A young man searching for truth, who unknowingly encounters and learns from the Buddha, exemplifying the importance of openness to wisdom regardless of its source.