Buddha

Hello there! My name is Siddhartha, but many people call me the Buddha. I was born a prince a very, very long time ago. My home was a super special, beautiful palace, all sparkly and grand! I had soft pillows to bounce on and yummy fruits to eat. I loved to play with my toys, and I loved learning new things. My mommy and daddy always told me to be kind to everyone, and I tried my best! I wanted everyone to feel happy, just like me.

One day, I saw things that made me wonder. I saw someone who was very, very old, with wrinkles like a yummy prune! I also saw someone who was not feeling well and looked very sad. And then, I saw someone who was very, very still and quiet. It made my heart feel a little heavy. I thought, 'How can I help everyone feel happy and not sad?'

I decided I wanted to find out how to make everyone happy, not just me in my palace. So, one day, I put on my brave pants and left my comfy home to go on an adventure! It was a little bit scary, but I knew I had to do it. I walked and walked, and I learned so many new things from so many different people.

Then, I found a special, big, shady tree. I sat under it, thinking and thinking. I thought so hard, my brain felt like it was doing jumping jacks! And then, poof! I understood! I knew how everyone could find happiness inside their own hearts. It was like finding a secret treasure!

After that, I wanted to share my wonderful secret with everyone! I traveled and met so many people. I told them, 'Be kind! Be peaceful! Be happy!' I showed them that the happy feelings were already inside them, like a little sun shining. And guess what? It made so many people smile!

Even though I'm not in my palace anymore, the happy feelings I learned about still help people all over the world find peace and kindness. And that makes me super happy!