Take the IRCTC Buddhist Circuit Train journey to explore the essence of life, sacred sites, and the culture of Buddhism in India. Buddhism began with the Buddha. The term 'Buddha' means 'one who is awake' — 'waking up to reality'. Around 2,500 years ago, the Buddha was born as Siddhartha Gautama in Nepal. He never claimed to be a god or a prophet. He was a human being who became Enlightened, understanding life to the fullest.