Reading Notes: The Life of Buddha Part Two
Trapusha and Bhallika
The Buddha went and meditated under a tree. After a week, he went and traveled for three additional weeks. During this time, the Buddha attained perfect knowledge. He was eventually met by Mara who tried to lead him down a bad path. Mara told him that he should snuff out his flame and enter Nirvana. The Buddha told Mara that he would not so that he could teach disciples and help the world.
The Buddha is Prepared to Preach the Doctrine
The Buddha was trying to figure out how to teach people his doctrine. He had doubts that the people of the world would be able to understand his message. As a result, he considered not teaching them and entering Nirvana. Brahma is distressed at these happenings and descends from the sky to face the Buddha. This convinces the Buddha to teach the world his doctrine.
The Buddha Leaves for Benares
The Buddha tries to think of someone to be the first to receive his message. And considers Rama's son, but learns that he died seven days before that. Arata Kalama was the next he considered, but he then learned that Arata had died three days before. The Buddha then decides to teach Rudraka's disciples his message and sets off for Benares.
The Buddha Finds His Former Disciples
The Buddha arrives at Benares and goes to the place where the five disciples were at. As he approached, the five decided that they would not show his respect. However, as he drew closer they were overwhelmed by some feeling and got up and helped him. The Buddha then taught them the first of his messages to them.
Bibliography
Trapusha and Bhallika by Andre Ferdinand Herold
The Buddha is Prepared to Preach the Doctrine by Andre Ferdinand Herold
The Buddha Leaves for Benares by Andre Ferdinand Herold
The Buddha Finds His Former Disciples by Andre Ferdinand Herold
The Buddha went and meditated under a tree. After a week, he went and traveled for three additional weeks. During this time, the Buddha attained perfect knowledge. He was eventually met by Mara who tried to lead him down a bad path. Mara told him that he should snuff out his flame and enter Nirvana. The Buddha told Mara that he would not so that he could teach disciples and help the world.
The Buddha is Prepared to Preach the Doctrine
The Buddha was trying to figure out how to teach people his doctrine. He had doubts that the people of the world would be able to understand his message. As a result, he considered not teaching them and entering Nirvana. Brahma is distressed at these happenings and descends from the sky to face the Buddha. This convinces the Buddha to teach the world his doctrine.
The Buddha Leaves for Benares
The Buddha tries to think of someone to be the first to receive his message. And considers Rama's son, but learns that he died seven days before that. Arata Kalama was the next he considered, but he then learned that Arata had died three days before. The Buddha then decides to teach Rudraka's disciples his message and sets off for Benares.
The Buddha Finds His Former Disciples
The Buddha arrives at Benares and goes to the place where the five disciples were at. As he approached, the five decided that they would not show his respect. However, as he drew closer they were overwhelmed by some feeling and got up and helped him. The Buddha then taught them the first of his messages to them.
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Bibliography
Trapusha and Bhallika by Andre Ferdinand Herold
The Buddha is Prepared to Preach the Doctrine by Andre Ferdinand Herold
The Buddha Leaves for Benares by Andre Ferdinand Herold
The Buddha Finds His Former Disciples by Andre Ferdinand Herold
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