Prince Siddhartha and the Enlightenment Process

Flashcards covering the early life, spiritual journey, and enlightenment of Prince Siddhartha based on lecture notes.

Six weeks after enlightenment, while the Buddha was residing near Lake Muchalinda, __________ protected him from great showers.

King Cobra Muchalinda

Prince Siddhartha was born in the __________ located between Kimbulwath and Devdaha.

Lumbini Sal grove

Buddha attained enlightenment at the __________ at Uruvela.

Bodhi tree

The location selected to attain Buddhahood was specifically near the __________.

Neranjana river

The day before attaining enlightenment, Kiripidu dana was offered to Siddhartha by __________.

Queen Sujatha

The day before his enlightenment, Siddhartha stayed at the __________.

Bhadra woods

Siddhartha spent a total of __________ in the woods prior to achieving his spiritual goal.

6 years

During the second week after enlightenment, Buddha paid gratitude by __________.

gazing at the Bodhi tree

During a ploughing ceremony, the young Prince Siddhartha meditated under the __________ of a tree.

cool shade

Prince Siddhartha showed compassion by caring for an injured swan shot by __________.

Prince Devadatta

Siddhartha refused to associate with friends who hunted animals, choosing only to associate with __________.

Channa

In the __________, Buddha described the nature of Magadha and the Senari villages as attractive and pleasant.

Arya Pariyasana Sutta