Exploring the Life of Buddha

The video narrates the life of Siddhartha Gautama, who was born into a royal family in India. Sheltered from the harsh realities of life, he eventually encounters suffering in the form of old age, sickness, and death. This leads him to seek enlightenment. After trying extreme asceticism, he meditates under a Bodhi tree and becomes the Buddha, realizing that desire leads to suffering. He teaches the Middle Way, advocating for a balanced life to achieve Nirvana, a state free from desire and suffering. His teachings spread, forming the foundation of Buddhism.

What was predicted about Siddhartha's future?

• He would become a great teacher

• He would either be a powerful ruler or a holy man

• He would remain in the palace his entire life

• He would travel the world

What did the astrologer consult to predict Siddhartha's future?

• The stars

• Ancient texts

• Local sages

• A crystal ball

What did Siddhartha see outside the palace that affected him deeply?

• A battle

• A wedding

• A festival

• An old man, a sick man, and a dead man

What led Siddhartha to leave the palace?

• He went on a vacation

• He was banished

• He was searching for wealth

• He wanted to find a solution to suffering

What did Siddhartha initially try to achieve enlightenment?

• Studying scriptures

• Starving himself

• Meditation

• Prayer

What realization did Siddhartha come to under the Bodhi tree?

• Life is eternal

• Desire is the root of suffering

• He should return to the palace

• He should travel more

How long did Siddhartha meditate before reaching enlightenment?

• 100 days

• 60 days

• 49 days

• 30 days

What does 'Nirvana' mean in the context of Buddha's teachings?

• A type of meditation

• A place of eternal happiness

• A state of desirelessness and peace

• A new beginning

What is the 'Middle Way' that Buddha preached?

• A path between wealth and poverty

• A balance between asceticism and indulgence

• A type of meditation technique

• A road through the middle of India

What happens according to Buddha when one achieves Nirvana?

• Becoming a ruler of a kingdom

• Cessation of desires and suffering

• Attainment of infinite knowledge

• Rebirth into a higher realm