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Where was Gautama Buddha born?
Where was Gautama Buddha born?
- Varanasi
- Kapilavastu
- Lumbini (correct)
- Bodh Gaya
Who was Siddhartha raised by after his mother's death?
Who was Siddhartha raised by after his mother's death?
- A monk
- His aunt, Mahaprajapati (correct)
- His father
- The king of Kapilavastu
What did Siddhartha see during his chariot ride that led him to renounce his royal life?
What did Siddhartha see during his chariot ride that led him to renounce his royal life?
- A wedding procession
- A marketplace
- A group of soldiers
- An old man, a sick person, a corpse, and a meditating mendicant (correct)
Where did Siddhartha attain enlightenment?
Where did Siddhartha attain enlightenment?
What is another name for Gautama Buddha?
What is another name for Gautama Buddha?
Where did Gautama Buddha deliver his first sermon?
Where did Gautama Buddha deliver his first sermon?
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Study Notes
Birth and Early Life
- Gautama Buddha was born in Lumbini, present-day Nepal.
- After his mother's death, Siddhartha was raised by his aunt, Mahaprajapati Gotami.
Key Experiences
- During a chariot ride, Siddhartha encountered four sights: an old man, a sick person, a dead body, and an ascetic, leading him to the realization of life's suffering and prompting him to renounce his royal life.
Enlightenment and Teachings
- Siddhartha attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya, India.
- Gautama Buddha is also known as "Siddhartha" or "Buddha," which means "the Awakened One."
Teaching and Influence
- Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon at Sarnath, outlining the core principles of Buddhism known as the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path.
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