The Life of Siddhartha Gautama
In today's lesson, we will be looking at the question of what a Buddha is. We will explore the life of the historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, and the reasons that led him to seek answers as well as the discoveries he made as a result.
The Life of Siddhartha Gautama
In today's lesson, we will be looking at the question of what a Buddha is. We will explore the life of the historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama, and the reasons that led him to seek answers as well as the discoveries he made as a result.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The life of the historical Buddha.
- How we came to the four noble truths.
- The journey that led to his revelation.
Equipment
You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.