King Suddhodana

King Suddhodana was the father of Prince Siddhartha, who would later become known as the Buddha. He was a powerful and influential ruler of the kingdom of Kapilavastu, and he was determined to ensure that his son inherited the throne. However, Prince Siddhartha had a restless spirit and was troubled by the suffering he saw in the world around him. Despite his father's efforts to keep him sheltered and protected, Siddhartha eventually left his family and his kingdom behind to seek enlightenment and a way to end the suffering of all beings. King Suddhodana was devastated by his son's departure, but he eventually came to respect and admire the Buddha's teachings and the impact they had on the world.