Sunday, September 14, 2008

Departure and Enlightenment

At the age of 29, Siddhartha , Prince of Kapilavastu, escaped his palace to become a mendicant, leaving behind his royal life.
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6 years later, Prince Siddhartha gained enlightenment under a pipal tree, and rose as the Buddha we know.

Sometimes, it just keeps you wondering why it has to be a pipal tree...

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