Siddhartha is a famous figure in Buddhism, and is known as the founder of the religion. He is also referred to as the BUDDHA, which is a title meaning 'the enlightened one'. His given name was GAUTAMA, and he is believed to have lived in the 5th or 6th century BCE. Siddhartha is often depicted as a spiritual teacher who achieved enlightenment through meditation and his teachings form the basis of the Buddhist faith.