Turning the Dharma Wheel the first time at the
Deer Park, the Buddha expounds the Four
Noble Truths to convert the first five ascetic
friends.
Saturday, July 17, 2010
The Buddha preached his First Sermon to Five Ascetic Friends
Turning the Dharma Wheel the first time at the
Deer Park, the Buddha expounds the Four
Noble Truths to convert the first five ascetic
friends.
Enlightenment
Prince Siddahartha attains Enlightenment on
the eighth of December under the Bodhi tree
after defeating Mara
Siddhattha attending Enlightenment
Mara (Evil One) and his army failed to prevent t
he Siddhatta from attending Enlightenment and
finally also failed to capture the Golden Throne as well.
Attending to follow the Middle Path
Deciding to follow the Middle Path, the Prince
abandones ascetic life and accepts a bowl of
milk-rice offered by Gamo and Gatopma.
6 Years practicing all forms of severe austerity
Prince Siddhartha in his six years of continuous practicing all forms of severe austerity.
Prince Siddhattha's Great Renunciation in search of Truth & Peace
Cutting off his hair, shaving off his beard, the
Prince instructs Dunpa to return to the palace
with his garments, ornaments and precious
sword.
Leave the City
At dawn, Prince Siddhartha and the charioteer Channa
ride the horse Kanthaka, leave the city of
Kapilvastu, cross the Anoma river and start a
homeless life.
Looks at his Wife and Son before Leaving the Palace.
Prince Siddhartha looks at his wife and son
before leaving the palace.
Prince Siddhartha Realizes the True Circle of Life
In his outings through the four gates of the city,
Prince Siddhartha realizes the true circle of life:
birth, old age, illness and death.
Queen Mahamaya's Dream
Queen Mahamaya had a dream of a six-tusked
white elephant coming to her and she was then
pregnant.
Bodhisattva - Tushita Heaven
Bodhisattva Prabhapala is invited by the Devas
in the Tushita Heaven to come down on earth
to save all beings