The Buddha Shakyamuni

Question 1

12 Deeds in the Life of the Buddha

Answer 1

1) Descent from Tushita
2) Entering the mother’s womb
3) Taking birth
4) Becoming skilled in various arts
5) Delighting in the company of royal consorts
6) Developing Renunciation and becoming ordained
7) Practicing austerities for 6 years
8) Proceeding to the foot of the Bodhi Tree
9) Overcoming Mara
10) Becoming fully enlightened
11) Turning the Wheel of Dharma
12) Passing into Mahaparinirvana aged 81 years old

Question 2

4 Sights after Prince Siddartha left the Palace

Answer 2

1) Aging
2) Sickness
3) Death
4) Ascetic/ monastic

Question 3

2 Teachers of the Buddha

Answer 3

1) Alara Kalam- taught Samadhi
2) Archarya Udreka- taught meditation experience of the mundane world

Question 4

4 Qualities of the Buddha according to Archarya Dignaga

Answer 4

1) Motivated by altruism to benefit all sentient beings
2) Teacher
3) Sugata - the bliss of freedom from all fears
4) Protector