Part I

Buddha

Namo tassa Bhagavato Arahato Samma-Sambuddhassa

I'm sincere worship Buddha,
His Worship the application level, Turn Right One Tri

-OOo-

[01]

From birth to Monks

"A unique being, an extraordinary man, appeared in this world, for the benefit of the many, for the happiness of the many, out of compassion, for goodness sake and happiness of gods and mankind. " - Increase Nhut A function [1]

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Dan Sanh
N cellar full moon day in May [2], in 623 [3] before the DL, in the garden of Lumbini [4] (Lumbini) in KAPILAVATTTHU (Kapilavastu) [5] the boundaries of Indian origin Nepal today, has given birth to a son that later became the greatest teachers in the world.
prince's father King Suddhodana [6] (Suddhodana) of noble Sakya (Shakya) [7] and his mother was Queen Maha Maya (Maya). After birth to seven days, the prince was promoted galaxy queen. I'm Maha Pajapati Gotami she is also married to the King was, replacing her for nurture and sent the prince Nanda for a nanny to take care of.
When Protestant prince born to be spreading in the folk All subjects in the kingdom unspeakable joy.
At that time a hermit named Asita (Asita), also known as Kaladevala special joy. He was a confidant of the king should be pleased to visit the prince. German King was taken to rejoice, to hold the prince bowed hermit. But, to the amazement of everyone, the prince suddenly turned hermit and put two feet on top of his hair.
Sitting on a chair, hurried to the man got up, the prince offered amnesty hands [8 ]. He prophesied that the prince would later become the noblest giants of humanity. The king did the Magi, the prince offered amnesty.
're done laughing at first directed si khan, laugh and cry. Everyone was amazed at the feeling of his bittersweet. The hermit explained that he was laughing because I am happy to know that the next Buddha attained prince, and he did not cry because you know that soon he will die and be reborn into the realm Formless (Arupa-loka ) [9]. So he will not be teaching blessing life with high intellectual level intelligence, supreme Buddha.
Le Quang Dinh Street (named)
, when he was five days, the German King was named Siddhattha (Siddhartha I) means that people are satisfied. Gotama (Gautama) as they him [10]. According to the custom of the time, sometimes more king for Brahmin ascetics highly knowledgeable resource on the court for naming ceremony for the prince. In the hermit, with eight specially prominent. After observing the characteristics of the prince, seven put up two fingers and explained that there are two maybe. One, the prince would become emperor of the world's greatest. Two, the Buddha attained his will. But the young priests and the eight smartest, name Kondanna [11] (Kondanna), just put a finger the other day claimed that the prince will be completely free kick on and prime Act.
House ceremony Fill
A strange incident happened in childhood Prince Siddhattha (Siddhartha Ta). The event was a spiritual experience will help a lot later prince, when he determined to find the truth. The event is also the key that opened the way for him to Enlightenment. [12]
At that time, to encourage farmers, King was ordered held a ceremony called hectares. This really is an opportunity for all, rich and poor, to such vile, dress nice to play down a wedding party, before embarking on the work farm lands. In the morning, the king and his servants, clothes neatly, the ceremonies take place. Prince Siddhattha (Siddhartha Ta) are also non-beauties placed in a palanquin, covered screened flute, carried out under the shade for the roots of a brooch. On that day the king presided over a ceremony. Seeing people happy fun track, the wives have supervision department prince also ran sneaks away to see. In contrast to the bustling scenes of jubilant celebration, cool shade under the root brooch and peaceful setting as inviting quiet contemplation. Prince small but age has matured mind.
Unlike those who only know how to find interest in the ceremony, Prince connecting the legs crossed in lotus style, mused quietly, intently on the breath-in , out-breath, gather your mind dwell, for, and attained Jhana [13].
Amid all enjoy the fun, the concubines, suddenly remembered the prince, hastily returned to duty. When he saw the prince sitting pensive meditation, they were astonished, and said before the king to order the. King Suddhodana (Suddhodana) hustle arrive, that Prince Siddhattha still sitting meditation. King appeared before the prince, the amnesty offer and said: "O son loved this, this is the second time, the worship of his father."
Education
Although the books are not written clearly, Prince Siddhattha (Siddhartha Ta) has certainly absorbed a solid education because he is the prince of a prosperous nation. He also belongs to the soldiers should be sure to inform the old martial arts of war and high intensity.
Marriage
When the sixteenth customary at the time, the prince married Princess Yasodhara (Yasodhara) [14], a younger boy or girl, the same age as him. In the thirteen years after marriage, he lived life completely regal, more ignorant to the suffering of humanity outside the palace doorway.
Regarding life's silk velvet, as a prince, had He once said:
"My life is very delicate, very delicate. During the palace, where I stay, royal women are digging ponds, building the lotus pond. When the color blue lotus blooming lotus here is City reaching its red color on the other side, and in the next dress, beautiful white lotus racing competition under the morning sun. Frankincense kind of roof we use are from scrumptious Kasiraja taken. towels and clothes in my shirt Fortunately, most all-silk goods from Kasi [15] to carry.
days and night, every time we stepped out of the palace is frost severity Museum parasols.
Accessories prince also construct three buildings offer our own electricity. A, to give us the cold season, a season and a hot, wet season. During the four rainy months we lived in a special power up fully equipped, non-female between the supply frequency. So every slave spleen of royal women also sung happy eating and not as in the other house, the family is just bad eating stale food. [16] "
As time passed, Prince Siddhattha (Siddhartha I) as Director the light of truth shine clear as things for him.
Bam nature contemplation and compassion of His boundless not leave him alone to enjoy my temporary pleasures of royal life. His own happiness alone, but He always thought of the reality of life and know that humanity is suffering outside the palace, so he is always merciful.
living in silk which he says that life is suffering.
Monks
Prince Siddhattha (Siddhartha I) reflect the following:
"It is I suffer from birth, aging, illness, death, sorrow and pollution. still engrossed Why run to find what is the nature longer so. because subject to birth, aging, illness, death, sorrow and pollution, we were aware of the disadvantages of these things. Shall I try not to be so successful, and the state supreme Absolute Asia Full: Nirvana! [17] "
"Living in bondage in a very narrow, the hiding place of dust pollution, but the level of monastic life is immense immense heavenly! person familiar with lifestyle family surely find it difficult to tolerate religious life Sacred, with all the perfection and purity of it. [18] "
A glorious day there, the crown prince from the palace to see the world outside and direct contact with the harsh reality of life. In the narrow range of the palace, he saw only the beautiful, but the crowd knew mankind surface dark, hideous life. The eyes of the Prince observers noticed a tired old pillow S. legs, a painful illness, a corpse and an ascetic foul solemnly respected [19]. Three of old age, sickness and death, eloquently confirm the Prince of life of human suffering. Pictures of the house slowly sauntered clear to his priests that reveal the path of liberation, the way true peace and happiness. four scene was unexpected as the prince urged disgust and escapism early secular.
Get clear that the material pleasures that most are not scrambling to find benefit, only the ordained , the smell abandon all worldly contacts advantage of this is really new dignity, a certain Prince Siddhattha left the palace to go temples, search for truth and eternal Convalescent.
Between that time, there led to believe that Princess Yasodhara (Yasodhara), his wife, has given birth to a son,.
regard to the world, it is a good news. But, quite contrary to all expectations, he is not overjoyed because it's seen more obstacles. So often, when a child is born dauloq, parents feel heard inside budding first sight a deep love, a new love charming, extremely clean. The joy of fatherhood is not the first star to be described. But Prince Siddhattha is not usually a father, he lamented, "More of an obstacle, the more a bondage rope." Therefore, King Suddhodana (Suddhodana) grandson is named Rahula (Rahula) [20].
regal life is no longer appropriate for the future Buddha. For a soul thoughtfully as Prince Siddhattha (Siddhartha Ta), magnificent palaces which no longer appropriate. Both the young and beautiful wife and newborn son endearingly worn will not make the decision to abandon the world. His desire to go with contributing immensely important and useful than the fate of a husband, a father, or even to make the task of the lord king to go again. Supply vangdien no charm pearl. He did not find interest in royal life. Time has come to leave.
commanded him Channa (charioteer), teamster favorite, KANTHAKA win saddles (Kantaka) and straight to the power of God. He cracked the door softly at his wife and children are asleep with a loving heart but impassive, unmoving, not affection. Love for his wife and daughter in-depth sight. But for the misfortune of suffering humanity, his compassion very shy to even more intensive. Gone, he does not fear for the future of the princess and the prince, knowing that my wife and I definitely would have full facilities and ensure safety and to live happily. Come out, not because of her poor love, love you, but because of his mercy extended to everyone, covering all human and living beings.
With a gentle soul, Prince Siddhattha (Siddhartha Ta ) the night away, leaving behind all palaces, beloved father, beautiful wife, kids, and even a future brilliance. He escaped out of the rushed and urged the horse straight in the night. Same goes with him only Channa (charioteer), loyal charioteer. No money, no house, nomad, he began once walked in search of Truth and An Tinh. So he renounced the world.
This is not a renunciation of an old man spent most of his life, or of poverty impoverished nothing left to leave behind, but as a waiver the glory of a prince among adolescence, in scenes prosperous, wealthy and prosper. An escapist unprecedented in history.
meantime Prince Siddhattha (Siddhartha Ta) was 29 years old.
By the next morning he was far away. After he crossed the river Anoma, he stopped walking on the beach, free hair shaving her clothes and handed back to Channa (Channa) brought about. Then put on yellow robes, Prince Siddhattha (Siddhartha Ta) voluntary religious life and are willing to accept all material deprivation.
From a wealthy prince ultimate glory, He became poor hermit passionate, no money, no house, living off the charity nature of cross promotion.
nowhere his standing. A shady tree or a lonely cave wilderness can always sunny rain cover for his support. Vacuum footwear, hats and head, he went in the hot sun and the cold dew wind. Diapers, t from consuming all her clothes are just pieces pieced striped rags, just enough to cover the body. All property is just a bowl to beg for alms. Materials and robes make just enough to live.
Him take the time and energy to discover the truth.
Find the Truth
As people wander, he went to find a good cost, state of absolute stillness. He came very eminent ascetics, Alarama Kalama, and said:
"Behold, O brethren, please Dao Huu teaching me life and virtuous life under the spiritual guidance of the Organic Act."
Alarama Kalama answered: " Please stay here with me, O honorable way here is to help teach the early intelligent insight all the teachings of the guru with intuitive wisdom, and lived in hiding her success . "
Soon, Magi Gotama (Gautama) has learned of his teachings, but do not realize the noble truth longing.
following thoughts arise to him:
"When Alarama Kalama statement 'I have realized that by teaching intuitive wisdom. I've lived in refuge's success', then surely it's not just a mere statement of his. Alarama certainly have insight Kalama, realize this doctrine and have lived in it. "
Then he went to Kalama and said:
"Hey Dao Huu Kalama, Dao Huu main tenets that have realized by deep intuitive wisdom to be?"
instant solution Alarama it's like that scene about God Unknown Land Ownership (Akincannayatana) [21], is the realm of the concept of nothingness, one layer Meditation (Jhana) pretty high.
And following idea arises to him:
"Not only Kalama alone Alarama new planet, mindfulness, concentration and wisdom. has the qualities I was. Or try our enlightened teachings Kalama said the realization and he was hiding in the 's success. "
And then soon, the Magi Gotama (Gautama) and also realize that such a state achievement and intellectual intuition.
But this doctrine does not help him insight ultimate truth.
And he came near Alarama and said:
- Hey Dao Huu Kalama, is this the end of the teachings that the said Huu Dao Huu realized by intuitive wisdom and life success hiding in her budget?
- Yes, this is the doctrine which I said that I was hiding in the realization and success was. This is the deep end of truth.
- But, dear brethren, I also realized that this and hiding in her success.
guru no jealousy, get to see the rejoicing followers prominent element of their success quickly, Gotama Magi set up by his peers together enjoying all the honor, and said:
"This, O brethren, I'm very happy. Indeed, I was extremely happy to see a person as venerable fellow brethren. doctrine that I have realized with insight and declared successful. Dao Huu enlightened by wisdom and hiding in her success. Doctrine Friends with whom the enlightened wisdom and success in hiding it, I myself have realized by wisdom and declared successful. As such, the doctrine that I know, Dao Huu said. And teachers Friends of the director know, I know. I like the Organic Act also like that. therefore, come here, brethren, let us unite together to lead this group of ascetics. "
Magi Gotama (Gautama) is not satisfied with the discipline and doctrine merely gives a high floor of concentration that does not result in "horrible conditions, to release (not sexual) and termination (suffering), the state of tranquility, intuition, enlightenment and Nirvana. " His aspiration is not to lead a group of ascetics, oil is teamed with a generous clemency guru has also reached as his spiritual progress. First, do not order him to be perfect and I feel that this is like the blind leading the blind. Not yet satisfied, he retired from Kalama Alarama go.
During the peaceful childhood days time, the situation in the country is not political disturbance, the wise Indian origin only concern learning and communication research promote their own religious system. Social supply any easy places for quiet recluse who tends to return to the moral life. Most of you have a large number of disciples, and Magi Gotama is not difficult to find masters.
His teachings to life with a masters Uddaka Ramaputta other notable names. Soon, the disciple of our clever insight Gotama did his doctrine and attained the Eighth Formless meditation ie the top floor of the Formless meditation: the realm of Phi Phi Chiang Chiang, not perception (sannàs), which has no non-tri-vision (Sanna N'eva N'asannayatana) [22], it is the story of three worlds highest meditation. Once obtained this meditation, the mind becomes very subtle sophistication that can not say yes or no attention. At that time no one was meditating to attain higher.
noble guru I am happy to know the success of the special disciple of his royal mission. but unlike previous masters, priests invited him Uddaka Ramaputta receive the full responsibility of teaching his disciples:
"This, O brethren, I am happy I am. Indeed, I am very happy to see a Fellow virtuous as venerable brethren. doctrine that Rama had known, Dao Huu understand. effective teaching that Act, Rama also understanding. Rama has today how the Organic Act, as well as Likewise. Nowadays Dao Huu how they did so was Rama. therefore, this dear brethren, let's stay here, will lead the group Dao Huu hermit. "
Magi Gotama however feel that it is Is not the ultimate goal. He was completely tame, master mind, but the ultimate goal is still far away forever. He is looking for the path that is absolute nirvana super round out negativity and misfortune eradicate all forms of craving. Not satisfied with the method of Ramaputta practice, he went back out.
he noticed that no one can afford to drive their achievement goals for all round not out of ignorance. Since then he did not seek help from the outside again.
truth and silence found only inside us.

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Footnotes:
[1] Anguttara Nikaya, Boost Circuit Function A, Part I, XIII, page 22
[2] Coinciding with Vesakha month (Pali), or Vaisakha (Sanskrit). Sinhala as Vesak.
[3] Unlike the Christian era, Buddhist Calendar start date Enter the Nirvana Buddha (died), 543 before the calendar year, not the birth date of the Bodhisattva.
[4 ] A pillars by King Asoka (Ashoka) built this place still.
[5] KAPILAVATTTHU location is identified Bhuila (Bhulya) in the Basti district of Bengal and is located 3 kilometers to the northwest station Babuan fire.

[7] Gotama (Gautama) as they, and Sakya (Shakya) is the name of Buddha race. Legend has it that the nefarious plot by her stepmother, the son of the exiled King Okkaka Mahasammata. During her away uncertainty, to the foothills of the Himalaya prince (Himalayas) and here, met sage Kapila. Due to the advice of this, the prince founded the KAPILAVATTTHU (Kapilavastu), which means place of Kapila. Upon hearing of the project, Okkaka King exclaimed: "vata bho Sakya rajakumara" - The noble prince indeed likely. From that lineage and that kingdom prince named Sakya founders (Shakyamuni).
Kingdom of Sakya line located in southern Nepal and Oudh expanded many of today's country. (See EJ Thomas, Life of Buddha, p 6)
[8] See the book Buddhims in Translation, author Waren, page 49, Jataka Commentary.
nephew is Nalaka hermit Asita, monastic direct advice officer, and when the prince attained Buddha, Nalaka to hear him preach and attained Arhat. (View Nalaka Sutta, Sutta Nipata, page 131).
[9] Arupa-lokas is the realm where the prime Formless Formless Meditation layers (Arupa Jhana) to be reborn.
[10] Sanskrit is Siddharta Gautama.
[ 11] The next time you hear Prince Siddhattha (Siddhartha Ta) secular escapism, the ascetics Kondanna (Kondanna) is also gone, along with four of the seven children of Brahmins other, according to the Magi religious life Gotama. See Chapter 6.
[12] See Majjhima Nikaya, the Middle Nikaya, Sutta Saccaka Maha, No. 36.
[13] Jhana, Meditation floor (Jhana) first, is a state of mind development is high, thanks to sustain an sure.
[14] also referred to Princess Yasodhara is Bhaddakaccana, Bimba Rahulamata.
[15] Kasi is a province in central India has a variety of famous fine silk. Kasi Benares is the provincial capital of today.
[16] Anguttara Nikaya (Increase Nhut A Ham), part 1, page 145. Gradual Sayings, part 1, page 128.
[17] Majjhima Nikaya (Middle A Ham), Part 1, Ariyapariyesana Sutta, No. 26, page 163.
[18] Majjhima Nikaya (Middle A Ham), Part 1, Mahasaccaka Sutta, the 36.
[19] "Seeing four scenes, horses have to go ..." Buddhavamsa, XXVI, page 65.
[20] Rahula, meaning forced or column (La) by a rope (Rahu).
[21] Floor Formless Meditation (Jhana Arupa) Tuesday.
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