RLGN 2020 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Sanskrit, Four Noble Truths, Nagasena
8 Oct 2017
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Historical buddha: shakyamuni (or called shiddhartha gautama) the founder of. Teaching missions for ~ 45 years before dying. + who is advanced in the path of enlightenment but cannot become a buddha. + last arhat died in 2nd century: pratyekabuddha alone buddha: + reveals in dark world: maitreya: next future buddha, twelve deeds of buddha, descent from heavenly realm: + came down to the earth from the heaven, decided where reborn and looked for suitable parent (queen king) + that"s when the king dreamt of an elephant: entrance into the womb: came into mother in a dream as a white elephant in right side, born body made of mind : + mother caught the tree, a baby was born without any hurt. + the baby had 32 special marks (e. g walked 7 steps as soon as born, 40 teeths, ) + was predicted to become either a king of the world or great religious leader.
