Everyone has a story. Whether they're funny, sad, memorable, or teach a lesson, we all have a story that makes us who we are today. This is also true for many religions. Specifically, Buddhist stories are generally widely known and applicable to everyone, regardless of religion. Not only do they provide entertainment, but the sacred stories and myths teach followers what to look for in life and provide historical information to help them on their journey. (Massoudi par. 24). These parables and early stories of Buddha teach lessons, instruct followers, and encompass the basic precepts that help Buddhists follow the Eightfold Path to eternal happiness, also known as nirvana. Buddhism dates back to northern India around 2,500 years ago, near what is now Nepal. . Founded by a prince named Siddhartha Gautama, it eventually became known as the Buddha who traveled to teach and guide people to the path to nirvana. Its teachings, called the dharma, revolve around the self-discovery of faith. The core of these teachings includes the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path (Ganeri 8). Like many other religions, the founder is considered one of the greatest teachers; However, Buddha does not consider himself a supernatural being or a god of any kind. Siddhartha claims to be an extraordinary man who underwent a religious awakening that earned him his label Buddha, derived from budh meaning “to awaken” (Brodd 69). Renouncing wealth and comfort, the Indian prince sought to find the answer to suffering. Buddhists believe in three fundamental truths: everything changes, everyone and everything in this world is interconnected, and human life is full of greed, hatred, and ignorance. Buddhism, although considered a non-theistic religion. .....igions)/Judaism (World Religions)/Sikhism (World Religions)." CM: An Electronic Review Journal of Canadian Youth Materials 16.3 (2009): n. page. ProQuest Central K12. Internet . February 23, 2014. .Massoudi, Mehrdad. “Learning and teaching ethics through stories: some examples from the Buddhist tradition.” Creative Education 1.1 (2010): 18-24. 2014. .Oo, Zigmund Sun, trans. "Archive for 'The Life of the Buddha (Version 1)'." ed. New York: Chelsea House, 2009. Print.