The Teachings of the Buddha: Understanding Enlightenment
Suzanne Jeffrey
why we are here and where do we go after death. So, we have some questions regarding His life: for example, why did he spend six years in self-mortification? Is the number six signifi
…portance of wisdom and goodness (Kusala and Boonya) and highlight the contrast between the lives of laypersons and monks. The Buddha's commitment to sharing his enlightenment with the world, irrespective of rel…