Buddha's Journey to Enlightenment

The transcript narrates the journey of a prince who, despite living a sheltered life, becomes aware of the realities of aging, sickness, and death. Driven by a quest for truth, he leaves the palace to seek enlightenment. Through meditation and overcoming temptations, he achieves enlightenment and becomes the Buddha, realizing the path to peace is freeing oneself from desires.

What does the master compare his body to?

• A delicate flower

• A young tree

• A strong horse

• An old cart

What did the master’s father hope he would become?

• A famous artist

• A great ruler

• A wise teacher

• A great warrior

What realization did the master have about life outside the palace?

• It was full of joy and happiness

• It was a place of great wealth

• It was filled with suffering, sickness, old age, and death

• It was a place of endless opportunities

Why did the master decide to leave the palace?

• To find a new family

• To escape from his responsibilities

• To seek enlightenment and understand the truth

• To find a new kingdom

What did the master do after leaving the palace?

• He traveled to a distant land

• He practiced extreme asceticism

• He joined a group of warriors

• He became a merchant

What did the master realize about extreme asceticism?

• It made him stronger

• It brought him closer to his family

• It was the only path to enlightenment

• It was unnecessary and not the path to enlightenment

What memory helped the master understand the nature of enlightenment?

• A childhood memory of seeing suffering

• A conversation with his father

• A festival in the palace

• A dream about the future

Who tried to tempt and distract the master during his meditation?

• His father

• His friends

• Mara and his daughters

• The palace guards

What did the master achieve after overcoming Mara's temptations?

• A new kingdom

• Great wealth

• Supreme enlightenment

• A powerful army

What did the master understand about the way to avoid suffering?

• To avoid all responsibilities

• To free oneself from desires

• To accumulate wealth

• To live in isolation