The originator of Buddhist Philosophy is Gautam Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautama. He founded Buddhism in the 5th–4th century BCE. His teachings, often called the Dharma, focus on the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path, which aim to end suffering and attain enlightenment (Nirvana). Buddhism emphasizes non-violence, self-discipline, and the cultivation of wisdom and compassion.