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Buddha Jayanti 2021: Facts About The Buddha That Will Blow Your Mind
Buddhism has today taken centre stage in the discussion of religion, humanism and philosophy. With this in consideration, it is imperative that we understand the reason for Buddhism rising to prominence. The most fundamental reason that can be associated with this status is that as a religion, or so it may be called, Buddhism does not particularly talk about the concept of idol worship. One of the most important facts about Buddha and Buddhism is that it does not talk about people worshipping a particular God as such. This year Buddha Jayanti will be celebrated on 26 May.
Buddhism basically talks about empowering oneself and respecting the universe. It does believe in a creator but does not believe in idol worship as such. In this article, we look at 5 facts about Buddha that will blow your mind. These facts about the Buddha will definitely take you by surprise and will give you a deep insight into the secrets about the Buddha.
Let us now look at these secrets about the Buddha.
Here are a few facts about the Buddha that will blow your mind. Read on...
His Mission To Take Birth In The Realm Of Human Life
It is believed that the Buddha actually decided to take birth in the realm of Human existence. In his past life, he was a Boddhisattva in the land of the contended Gods. His desire to enter the realm of Human existence emanated from his concern for the suffering of human beings.
Queen Maya's Profound Dream
Queen Maya, Buddha's mother, saw a dream wherein a white elephant came and touched her right side with its trunk. It also indicated to her that a great soul was due to be born to King Shuddhodhana and Queen Mayadevi.
A Master Of Politics And Science
As a Prince, before he actually chose the spiritual path, the Buddha was a master of world affairs, Science and religion. He extensively read these topics before he came to the understanding that spirituality is the true path to realizing human happiness.
The Four Encounters
We all know of the four encounters that went on to script the Buddha's path. He encountered an old man, a beggar, a dead body and an ascetic. These incidents were crucial to the Buddha embracing the path of spirituality.
Six Years Of Austerity
The Buddha followed a stringent path of austerity, realizing it was the only means to know the truth about the existence of human kind. He realized that the stringent austerity that he practiced wouldn't lead him to enlightenment. He realized that the middle way is the path to attaining unsurpassed enlightenment.
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