Buddha Before Buddha
When Queen Mary had a dream and found out she was pregnant with Buddha, What animal did she see in her dream?
A white elephant that poked Queen Maya in the side on the top of a mountain? Correct!
True or False?
Buddha achieved enlightenment by putting himself through extremes such as sitting in the sun for hours at a time starving himself for days, and holding his breath for long periods of time.
False!
What is the Eightfold Path?
The Eightfold Path is a summary of my teachings that help show Buddhists how to achieve enlightenment.
Budda was born being able to do what 2 things?
Walk and talk.
Give 1 example of a challenge Buddha faced while becoming enlightened.
Mara and his daughters tried to get me to move from the tree, but I stayed focused, learned the truth, and achieved nirvana.
Name all 4 of the 4 Noble Truths.
Suffering exists, suffering is caused by desires, suffering can be stopped by not desiring, and to follow the Eightfold Path.
Name three luxuries Buddha had as a prince.
Palaces, servants, and soft walkways, etc.
What was Buddha's turning point from a prince to an ascetic?
He went out 4 times. The first time, he saw old age, the second time, he saw sickness, the third time, he saw death, and the fourth time, he saw an ascetic that convinced him to give up everything.
Did Buddha achieve nirvana by having lots of luxuries or by complete deprivation?
Neither! Truck question! He found a Middle Way of living where he is not all luxury but not an ascetic either.