The Enlightenment of Siddhattha Gotama
…neath the roots of trees. Later, wealthy lay benefactors which included kings, aristocrats and rich merchants provided permanent residences during the Monsoon season. These were the beginning of *vihara*, Budd…
This text recounts the journey of Siddhattha Gotama, who realized that life is a cycle of birth, aging, sickness, and death, culminating in his enlightenment as the Buddha. At dawn, he perceived the u