The Life of the Buddha | Full Documentary | Ancient History

☕ Support the Channel - https://buymeacoffee.com/thebedtimehi... In this relaxing history documentary, we explore the life and world of Siddhartha Gautama — the prince who became the Buddha, and whose teachings grew into one of the great religions of the world. We'll journey to northern India in the fifth century BC, to the foothills of the Himalayas and the kingdoms of the Ganges plain, in an age of rival kings, wandering ascetics, and new ideas. We'll explore the palace of Kapilavastu, the traditions that tell of Siddhartha's sheltered youth, and the four encounters that, according to the earliest accounts, set him on his path. We'll follow the story through his departure from home, the years of hardship in the forest, and the night beneath the Bodhi tree at Bodh Gaya. We'll then walk with him to the deer park at Sarnath, where he gave his first teaching, and through the decades that followed — the disciples who gathered around him, the kings who sheltered him, and the monastic community he built along the roads of ancient India. We'll then explore his final journey to Kushinagar, the accounts of his passing, and how his followers carried his teachings across Asia — from the edicts of Emperor Ashoka to the monasteries of Sri Lanka, China, and beyond. Told in a calm and respectful style, this documentary invites you to relax and drift off to sleep while exploring the life, the teachings, and the extraordinary legacy of the Buddha. #HistoryForSleep #Buddha #AncientHistory Want more sleepy history? Subscribe and turn on the notification bell 🔔 And if you have a favorite era or topic, suggest it below. Your idea might inspire the next bedtime story! We create these stories with great respect for history. AI tools help with research and visuals, but every script is carefully written and edited by us. Please note that while the narrative is thoroughly based on historical research, its primary purpose is storytelling for entertainment and relaxation. As such, it is not intended to be used as a formal academic or scientific source. "Check out my new channel,    / @bedtimescientist-icdi  , with a new focus on science, nature, and relaxing science facts designed to help you drift off while learning something new." Thank you for your trust and support. ❤❤❤