siddhartha wasn't a buddhist and it is precisely because of that he became buddha every god attained godhood precisely because they didn't practice some rituals they became gods because they truly understood and mastered themselves so the next time you hop on the latest trend from your favourite guru ask yourself this question do you want a lifetime of practice? or do you want to become god? there is no right answer but knowing who you are and knowing what you want is important it is the beginning of wisdom there are many more levels after that