Lord Buddha (Hindu Avatar) बुद्ध

Lord Buddha is recognised in Hindu tradition as the ninth avatar of Vishnu — born to teach compassion + non-violence to humanity. While Buddha founded Buddhism (separate religion), Hindu tradition fully incorporates him as a Vishnu avatar in the Bhagavata Purana + Dashavatara stotra. Born to King Suddhodana and Queen Maya in Lumbini (now Nepal). Enlightenment at Bodh Gaya, India. Worshipped in Hindu tradition as the embodiment of dharmic compassion + the avatar specifically for the end of Dvapara Yuga. Different from the historical Buddha sect — Hindu Buddha avatar is a philosophical recognition.