Birth of Buddha and life of luxury Flashcards
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about the buddhas birth
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- buddhism founded 2500 years ago by siddartha gautama
- he was born around 500 BC in southern nepal to a king amd queen
- after enlightment became known as buddha meaning awakened or enlightened one
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traditional story about siddarthas birth
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- queen maya dreamed s white elephant came from heaven and tld her she would give birth to holy child
- gave birth to him in lumbini gardens while walking to parents house
- according to legend siddartha could immediately walk and talk
- walked 7 steps lotus flowers appeared under feet
- declared he would not be reborn
- prophecy made that he would become a great king or a holy man/great religious leadet
3
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reason and characteristivs of life of luxury
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- father wanted him to become great king
- sheltered him from hardship
- grew up in palace
- entertained by female dancers lotus ponds of many colours protected by sunshade and had three mansions for the winter, summer and rainy seasons.
