How did Hinduism influence Siddhartha Gautama? Gautama believed in the same gods and goddesses as the Hindus.
Gautama sought enlightenment, which is an important part of Hinduism.
Gautama founded Buddhism because Hinduism was his father’s religion.
Gautama is the god of Buddhism, just as Brahma is the god of Hinduism.

Gautama sought enlightenment, which is an important part of Hinduism.

Explanation:

The state of enlighten is a concept that's commonly taught to the Followers of Hindu religion. It described a situation where a person is transcended from suffering and desire , entering the state of spiritual liberation.

Gautama was known as a spiritual leader who dedicated himself to achieve this state and eventually reach it when he was seated beneath the Bodhi tree (the tree of awakening) while meditating.  It's said that Brahma (King of the Gods) asked him to spread his knowledge all across the world, which might be the reason why Buddhism started as a religion.

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