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What was Buddha's father's status?
What was Buddha's father's status?
Why did Buddha's father keep him in the palace grounds?
Why did Buddha's father keep him in the palace grounds?
What was the event at the palace that Buddha attended?
What was the event at the palace that Buddha attended?
What did Buddha see for the first time during his trip to the town?
What did Buddha see for the first time during his trip to the town?
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What did Buddha realize after meeting his son Rahula?
What did Buddha realize after meeting his son Rahula?
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What did Buddha meet during his walk?
What did Buddha meet during his walk?
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What was the prophecy about Buddha's future?
What was the prophecy about Buddha's future?
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What was Buddha's reaction to the event at the palace?
What was Buddha's reaction to the event at the palace?
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What was the primary reason Buddha left the palace?
What was the primary reason Buddha left the palace?
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What did Buddha do to resist the temptation of sleep?
What did Buddha do to resist the temptation of sleep?
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What is the primary goal of the Eightfold Path?
What is the primary goal of the Eightfold Path?
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What is the concept of Anicca?
What is the concept of Anicca?
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What is the primary purpose of the concept of karma?
What is the primary purpose of the concept of karma?
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What is the significance of the Bodhi tree in Buddha's journey?
What is the significance of the Bodhi tree in Buddha's journey?
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What is the primary goal of Right Mindfulness in the Eightfold Path?
What is the primary goal of Right Mindfulness in the Eightfold Path?
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What is the concept of Ahimsa?
What is the concept of Ahimsa?
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Study Notes
Life of Buddha
- Buddha was born as Siddharta Gautama in Nepal.
- His father, a clan leader, wanted Buddha to become a great ruler, so he kept him in the palace grounds, surrounded by luxury and wealth.
The Four Sights
- One day, Buddha ventured out into the town and saw:
- An old man, which made him realize people age and become weak.
- A sick man, which introduced him to the concept of illness.
- A funeral procession, which taught him about death.
Leaving the Palace
- Buddha was shaken by what he saw and decided to leave the palace to find answers about life and suffering.
Path to Enlightenment
- For one year, Buddha meditated with two elderly gurus but didn't find enlightenment.
- For the next three years, he resisted temptations with other men, adopting extreme self-discipline practices.
- He eventually realized that extreme self-discipline wasn't the way to enlightenment and left.
- Buddha then meditated under a Bodhi tree, resisted temptations, and finally reached enlightenment.
The Teachings of Buddha
The Five Precepts
- Avoid harming living things.
- Take only what is offered.
- Avoid sexual activity.
- Avoid wrong speech.
- Avoid intoxicants that cloud the mind.
The Eightfold Path
- Right View: understanding the true nature of life.
- Right Intention: clear goals and a positive mindset.
- Right Speech: avoiding bad language and lying.
- Right Action: not harming others and practicing Ahimsa (non-violence).
- Right Livelihood: caring for animals and the environment.
- Right Effort: trying to leave behind negativity.
- Right Mindfulness: sitting in stillness and staying on the middle way.
- Right Concentration: calm and focused meditation.
The Three Main Truths
- Anicca: everything changes, and nothing stays the same.
- Anatta: there is no permanent self, and nobody remains the same from birth to death.
- Dukkha: suffering exists, and it is an inherent part of life.
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Explore the life and teachings of Buddha, the enlightened one, and understand the principles of Buddhism and the path to enlightenment.
