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Which clan did Siddhartha Gautama belong to?
What is the meaning of the name 'Siddhartha'?
What was the caste of Siddhartha Gautama's family?
What unusual occurrence happened when Siddhartha Gautama was born?
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Who did Siddhartha Gautama marry before becoming the founder of Buddhism?
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What motivated Siddhartha Gautama to follow a path to solve human sufferings?
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What is the significance of Asalha Puja Day ('Dhamma Day')?
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What does Vesak or Visakah Puja ('Buddha Day') commemorate?
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Who is the founder of Christianity?
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What does the 5th Commandment in Christianity forbid?
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What is the central celebration for Christians?
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What are the two great precepts that summarize all God's laws in Christianity?
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What do Christians observe during Lent period?
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Which event does Christmas commemorate?
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How do Christians observe Easter?
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What does the 7th Commandment in Christianity prohibit?
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Study Notes
Siddhartha Gautama
- Belonged to the Shakya clan
- 'Siddhartha' means 'he who achieves his goal'
- His family belonged to the Kshatriya caste
- At birth, unusual occurrence: a white elephant with six tusks appeared in a dream to his mother, Maya
Early Life and Marriage
- Married Yasodhara before becoming the founder of Buddhism
Path to Enlightenment
- Motivated to solve human sufferings after seeing four sights: an old man, a sick man, a corpse, and a wandering ascetic
Buddhist Celebrations
- Asalha Puja Day ('Dhamma Day'): commemorates Buddha's first sermon
- Vesak or Visakah Puja ('Buddha Day'): commemorates Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and passing away
Christianity
- Founder: Jesus Christ
- 5th Commandment: forbids killing
- Central celebration: Christmas
- Two great precepts summarizing God's laws: love God and love thy neighbor
- During Lent: Christians observe 40 days of prayer, fasting, and charity
- Easter: commemorates Jesus' resurrection
- 7th Commandment: prohibits adultery
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Test your knowledge about Siddhartha Gautama, the spiritual teacher and founder of Buddhism. Explore his family background, early life, and the meaning of his name.