🌸3.4: The buddhas enlightenment

• Who is Siddhartha in the context of Buddhism?

  Siddhartha is the Buddha, the enlightened one
• What did Siddhartha reject in his quest for enlightenment?

  He rejected asceticism
• What did Siddhartha believe might help him gain enlightenment?

  Meditation might help him gain enlightenment
• Under what type of tree did Siddhartha meditate?

  Under a peepul tree
• Who is Mara in the context of Siddhartha's enlightenment?

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

  Mara tried to tempt Siddhartha from enlightenment
• How many watches of the night did Siddhartha experience during his enlightenment?

  Three watches of the night
• What realization did Siddhartha achieve during the first watch?

  He gained knowledge of all his previous lives
• What did Siddhartha understand during the second watch?

  He understood the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth
• What concept did Siddhartha learn about during the second watch related to actions?

  He understood beings are reborn according to their kamma
• What does the term 'anatta' refer to in Siddhartha's realizations?

  It refers to the idea that nothing has an unchanging essence
• What did Siddhartha realize during the third watch regarding suffering?

  Beings suffer because of desire and attachment
• What did Siddhartha learn about overcoming suffering?

  Suffering can be overcome through the path to enlightenment
• What title was Siddhartha given after his enlightenment?

  He became known as the Buddha
• Who were Siddhartha's first disciples?

  The five ascetics
• What did the Buddha ask his followers to choose?

  A middle way between luxury and asceticism
• What tactics did Mara use to distract Siddhartha during meditation?

  • Sending beautiful daughters to seduce him
  • Sending armies to attack him
  • Offering control of his kingdom
  • Questioning his right to enlightenment
• What are the three watches of the night and their realizations?

  1. First watch: Knowledge of previous lives
  2. Second watch: Understanding birth, death, rebirth, and kamma
  3. Third watch: Realization of suffering due to desire and the path to overcome it
• What is the significance of the earth shaking during Siddhartha's meditation?

  • It acknowledged Siddhartha's right to enlightenment
  • It symbolized the truth of his realizations