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Buddha's life before enlightenment can be divided into at least three stages:
- The life of a prince filled with worldly pleasures and insulated from the knowledge of suffering which he abandoned
- The life of a mendicant aesthete where e he strove to understand suffering through deprivation of all comfort. This led nowhere and he abandoned it.
- The period of introspection arising from the identification of the middle way with a balance of needs against satisfaction. This led to enlightenment.
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Why did the Buddha seek enlightment?
The Buddha seeked enlightenment to break away from the wheel of life
What is the book written by Ashvaghosha about Buddha?
"The Life of the Buddha" is a biography of Buddha written by Ashvaghosha. It chronicles the life of Siddhartha Gautama from his birth to his attainment of enlightenment and his teachings as the Buddha.
What was Buddha not allowed to see?
Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha before he left his fathers palace) was not allowed to see any of life's unpleasantness or suffering (sickness, age or death). After he became aware of these factors he began his quest for enlightenment and this ultimate enlightenment.
Which religious founder was also a prince?
Siddhartha Gautama, who later became known as the Buddha, was a prince before he renounced his royal life to pursue spiritual enlightenment and found Buddhism.
The last name of the Buddha before he became enlightened?
The last name of the Buddha before he became enlightened was Siddhartha. It was after his enlightenment that he was known as Gautama Buddha.
Do Buddhists think it important for them to know about the life of Buddha in reaching enlightenment?
Of course!
What was Buddha's charioteer's name?
The Buddha did not ride a chariot, and thus did not have a charioteer. However, before his enlightenment, before he left home, when his name was Siddhatta, his charioteer's name was Channa.
What do we mean enlightenment of Buddha?
Buddha is the Pali word for "enlightened one". When one is enlightened that means that one has broken out of the samsara (circle of life).
Compare Buddha to the Bodhisattvas?
A Buddha is one who has worked out how to acheive enlightenment, and a Bodhisattva is one who is about to achieve enlightenment.
What did buddha in bodhgaya?
Enlightenment.
What is the way of Buddha?
The way of Buddha is a state of perfect enlightenment.
What is a sentence for buddha?
A buddha is teacher who brings enlightenment and wisdom.
