RS Life of Siddhartha Flashcards
An ascetic
Someone who lives a simple and strict lifestyle with few pleasures or possessions
Asita
The seer who predicted that Siddhartha would either be a great ruler or a religious leader.
Bodhi Tree
The tree Siddhartha sat under to meditate before becoming the Buddha.
Buddha
A name meaning the “awakened” or “enlightened” one
Buddhism
A religion founded in India around 2500 years ago by Siddhartha Gautama
Buddhist
The name of someone who practices Buddhism
Desensitisation
To desensitise is to make less sensitive, or less easily upset
The Four Sights
Old age, illness, death and a holy man; these sights led Siddhartha to leave his life of luxury in the palace.
Holy man
a person considered to be living the perfect life according to their religion upholding principles and values
India
a country in Asia where Buddhism first began
Mara
a demon who represents spiritual obstacles, especially temptation
Nepal
a country in Asia where Siddhartha Gautama was born
Prophecy
A prediction of what will happen in the future
Seer
A wise person who predicts future events
Siddhartha Gautama
A prince born around 563 BC, the founder of Buddhism, later became known as the Buddha
