🌺the buddha’s enlightenment

• What did Siddhartha reject before seeking enlightenment?

  Asceticism
• What did Siddhartha believe meditation could help him achieve?

  Enlightenment
• What is enlightenment according to the study material?

  Spiritual wisdom from understanding reality
• Under what type of tree did Siddhartha meditate?

  A special kind of fig tree
• Who is Mara in the context of Siddhartha's enlightenment?

  A demon representing spiritual obstacles
• What did Mara try to do during Siddhartha's meditation?

  Prevent him from reaching enlightenment
• How many watches of the night did Siddhartha meditate for?

  Three watches
• What did Siddhartha declare during his meditation?

  He would not get up until enlightenment
• What tactics did Mara use to distract Siddhartha?

  Sending daughters, armies, and offers
• What happened to the arrows sent by Mara?

  They turned into lotus flowers
• How did the earth respond to Siddhartha's call?

  It shook to acknowledge his right
• What knowledge did Siddhartha gain during the first watch?

  Knowledge of all his previous lives
• What did Siddhartha understand during the second watch?

  The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth
• What concept did Siddhartha learn about during the second watch?

  Nothing has an unchanging essence (anatta)
• What did Siddhartha realize during the third watch?

  Beings suffer due to desire and attachment
• How can suffering be overcome according to Siddhartha?

  Through the path to enlightenment
• What name was Siddhartha given after his enlightenment?

  Buddha
• Who were Siddhartha's first disciples?

  The five ascetics
• What did Siddhartha teach his followers after enlightenment?

  A middle way between extremes
• What are the tactics used by Mara to distract Siddhartha during meditation?

  • Sending beautiful daughters to seduce him
  • Sending armies with weapons
  • Offering control of his kingdom
  • Questioning his right to enlightenment
• What are the three watches of the night in Siddhartha's enlightenment?

  1. Knowledge of previous lives
  2. Understanding the cycle of birth, death, rebirth, and anatta
  3. Realization of suffering due to desire and the path to overcome it
• What is the significance of Siddhartha's commitment to meditation?

  • Overcame negative thoughts
  • Resisted temptations from Mara
  • Achieved enlightenment through determination
• How should students prepare for questions combining knowledge from different pages about enlightenment?

  • Understand broader patterns of enlightenment
  • Integrate concepts from various sources
  • Practice synthesizing information