After Prince Siddhartha discovered the realities of suffering, old age, illness, and death during his excursions outside the palace, he renounced his royal life in search of enlightenment. He left his family and worldly possessions behind to embark on a spiritual quest. Siddhartha practiced extreme asceticism for several years before ultimately realizing that a balanced approach, known as the Middle Way, was essential for attaining enlightenment. This path led him to meditate under the Bodhi tree, where he ultimately became the Buddha.
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