Who was Siddhartha Gautama?
In this lesson we will be learning about Siddhartha Gautama. He is the first individual to have achieved enlightenment through the practice of meditation. He became known as Buddha, which means 'the enlightened one'. We will learn about his life and his journey to enlightenment.
Who was Siddhartha Gautama?
In this lesson we will be learning about Siddhartha Gautama. He is the first individual to have achieved enlightenment through the practice of meditation. He became known as Buddha, which means 'the enlightened one'. We will learn about his life and his journey to enlightenment.
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- The story of how Siddhartha Gautama became the first person to achieve enlightenment.
- The four sights
- The spread of Buddhism and how it has split into distinct schools or traditions
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5 Questions
Q1.
When did the Buddha live?
50 BCE
500 CE
5000 BCE
Q2.
Through meditation, Buddhists attempt to reach...
heaven.
the Buddha.
Q3.
Where did Buddhism first originate?
China/Tibet
India/Russia
Nepal/China
Q4.
How long did Siddhartha Gautama meditate for before he became enlightened?
6 hours
6 weeks
6 years
Q5.
Which of the following did Siddhartha Gautama see on his walk? (Be careful - you must select four answers to get all four marks!)
A family
A holy woman
A sick woman
A weak woman