Life of Life of GotamaGotama Buddha Buddha

GOTAMA BUDDHAGOTAMA BUDDHAA unique Being, an extraordinary Man arises in this worldA unique Being, an extraordinary Man arises in this worldfor the benefit of the many,for the benefit of the many,for the happiness of the many, for the happiness of the many, out of compassion for the world,out of compassion for the world,for the good, benefit, and happiness of gods and men. for the good, benefit, and happiness of gods and men. It is the Tathagata, the Exalted, Fully Enlightened One.It is the Tathagata, the Exalted, Fully Enlightened One. - Anguttara Nikaya PT. 1, XII P.22.- Anguttara Nikaya PT. 1, XII P.22.

TimeTime - Full moon day of May, in the year - Full moon day of May, in the year 623 B.C623 B.C..Place of birthPlace of birth - - Lumbini ParkLumbini Park at at KapilavatthuKapilavatthu, , India borders of present NepalIndia borders of present Nepal. .

FatherFather - - King SuddhodanaKing Suddhodana of the aristocratic of the aristocratic SakyaSakya clan clan MotherMother - - Queen Maha MayaQueen Maha Maya. She died seven days after his birth. . She died seven days after his birth. Queen sisterQueen sister - - Maha Pajapati GotamiMaha Pajapati Gotami, adopted and nursed him., adopted and nursed him.PrincePrince - - SiddhatthaSiddhattha - means - means wish fulfilled – wish fulfilled – Buddha to-be (BodhisattaBuddha to-be (Bodhisatta))

OUR LORD BUDDHA IN HIS OUR LORD BUDDHA IN HIS PAST PAST LIFELIFE

Our Lord Buddha, in one life time in the past was named Sumedha. He gave Our Lord Buddha, in one life time in the past was named Sumedha. He gave away the wealth inherited and said: “away the wealth inherited and said: “My parents and grand-parents knew My parents and grand-parents knew only how to amass wealth but did not know to take it away beyond death. I only how to amass wealth but did not know to take it away beyond death. I shall now give away my property in alms so that the merit of the deeds may shall now give away my property in alms so that the merit of the deeds may follow me after death”follow me after death”

Sumedha Hermit made Verbal Sumedha Hermit made Verbal AspirationAspiration

In one life time as In one life time as Ascetic Hermit SumedhaAscetic Hermit Sumedha at the time of at the time of Buddha DipankaraBuddha Dipankara he he offered his body Sumedha spread himself out upon the mud with his face downwards, offered his body Sumedha spread himself out upon the mud with his face downwards, his body serving as a his body serving as a bridgebridge so that the Buddha could tread on. He made his verbal so that the Buddha could tread on. He made his verbal aspiration to become a Buddha at some future time. From that time to the time of aspiration to become a Buddha at some future time. From that time to the time of becoming Gotama Buddha took him becoming Gotama Buddha took him four-Asankheyyafour-Asankheyya and and 1,00,000 world cycles 1,00,000 world cycles ..((twenty-four Buddha’s preceded himtwenty-four Buddha’s preceded him.) .)

He He completedcompleted Ten Perfections and Ten Perfections and awaits in Tusita Heavenawaits in Tusita Heaven

After fulfilling the ten perfections (parami’s) for four incalculable aeons and one hudred After fulfilling the ten perfections (parami’s) for four incalculable aeons and one hudred thousand world cycles, he awaited his time in Tusita heaven for his rebirth in the human world thousand world cycles, he awaited his time in Tusita heaven for his rebirth in the human world as Gotama Buddha. Gods gathered around him and requested him to descend to the human as Gotama Buddha. Gods gathered around him and requested him to descend to the human world as it is suitable time for him to appear in the world.world as it is suitable time for him to appear in the world.

Bodhisatta ConceptionBodhisatta ConceptionIn her dream, In her dream, The The Queen Maha MayaQueen Maha Maya in in her dream – saw the her dream – saw the Devas of the Four Kings Devas of the Four Kings took her to the Himalaya took her to the Himalaya to wash her in the lake to wash her in the lake Anotatta LakeAnotatta Lake, and , and bathed her to remove bathed her to remove every human stain. every human stain. They then adorned her They then adorned her divine cloth divine divine cloth divine garments. The white garments. The white elephant then enter her elephant then enter her womb to begin the womb to begin the Bodhisatta conception.Bodhisatta conception.

Queen Maha Maya DreamQueen Maha Maya Dream

Bodhisatta – Prince SiddhattaBodhisatta – Prince SiddhattaOn the full moon day in May On the full moon day in May (Vesak) she had permission to (Vesak) she had permission to return to her family on the way return to her family on the way at the pleasure grove of sal trees, at the pleasure grove of sal trees, called Lumbini Grove, she called Lumbini Grove, she delivered the Bodhisatta. delivered the Bodhisatta.

Four Brahmas came to receive Four Brahmas came to receive him. Bodhisatta was born in him. Bodhisatta was born in Lumbini Pleasure Garden 623 Lumbini Pleasure Garden 623

B.C, IndiaB.C, India

Prince Siddhatta and Princess Prince Siddhatta and Princess Yasodaya weddingYasodaya wedding

Exhibiting his Exhibiting his skill as Prince skill as Prince to win the hand to win the hand of her cousin. of her cousin. The Prince The Prince SiddhattaSiddhatta married his married his cousin cousin YasodayaYasodaya in a in a grand weddinggrand wedding

The Prince Siddhatta & Princess The Prince Siddhatta & Princess Yasodara MarriageYasodara Marriage

The Four SignsThe Four SignsAt 29 years he went to the park and saw the Four Signs, an old man, a sick At 29 years he went to the park and saw the Four Signs, an old man, a sick man, a dead man and man, a dead man and a monka monk. His mind turned ardently to retiring from the . His mind turned ardently to retiring from the world. He said to himself, "It behooves me to go forth on the Great world. He said to himself, "It behooves me to go forth on the Great Renunciation this very day". At that moment he received the news that his son Renunciation this very day". At that moment he received the news that his son Rahula was born.Rahula was born.

Siddhatta’s RenunciationSiddhatta’s RenunciationThe Prince left the Palace ,his wife and son and went forth in quest of the The Prince left the Palace ,his wife and son and went forth in quest of the deathless Dhamma to escape from the cycle of births and rebirths deathless Dhamma to escape from the cycle of births and rebirths ((SamsaraSamsara).).

Bodhisatta Cuts Off his Hair to Bodhisatta Cuts Off his Hair to become a Monkbecome a Monk

The Prince before entering the forest, cuts off his hair and took a vow. "If I am to The Prince before entering the forest, cuts off his hair and took a vow. "If I am to become a Buddha, let it stay in the sky; but if not, let it fall to the ground". And become a Buddha, let it stay in the sky; but if not, let it fall to the ground". And Sakka, the King of the gods, received it in a golden casket, and enshrined it in Sakka, the King of the gods, received it in a golden casket, and enshrined it in Sulamani Cedi in the heaven of Thirty-three.Sulamani Cedi in the heaven of Thirty-three.

He Rejected King Bimisara’s OfferHe Rejected King Bimisara’s OfferNow the ascetic prince collected his alms begins his quest for the deathless. There, Bimbisara, Now the ascetic prince collected his alms begins his quest for the deathless. There, Bimbisara, the King, approached the Future Buddha, and being pleased with his princely demeanor and the King, approached the Future Buddha, and being pleased with his princely demeanor and appearance, offered him all his kingly glory. "Great King", replied the Future Buddha, "I do not appearance, offered him all his kingly glory. "Great King", replied the Future Buddha, "I do not seek for the gratification of my sensual luxuries I have retired from the world for the sake of seek for the gratification of my sensual luxuries I have retired from the world for the sake of the supreme and absolute enlightenment of Buddha.the supreme and absolute enlightenment of Buddha.

Six Years of Austerity PracticeSix Years of Austerity PracticeAfter acquiring the mundane knowledge of supernatural power from his After acquiring the mundane knowledge of supernatural power from his Brahmin Brahmin teachersteachers Alara KalarmaAlara Kalarma and and Uddaka RamaputtaUddaka Ramaputta he left them and practices he left them and practices austerity for six years. He was on his quest for enlightenment as Buddha.austerity for six years. He was on his quest for enlightenment as Buddha.

Giving up Austerity Practice Giving up Austerity Practice returned to eating normal Food.returned to eating normal Food.

After six years of austerity After six years of austerity practice, he returned to taking practice, he returned to taking food to replenish his energy. food to replenish his energy. On the full moon day of the On the full moon day of the month month VesakhaVesakha (April-May), (April-May), our Future Buddha at age 35, our Future Buddha at age 35, was sitting under the banyan was sitting under the banyan tree. tree.

SujataSujata caught sight him took caught sight him took him for a tree God, her him for a tree God, her benefactor, she offered him benefactor, she offered him milk-porridge in a golden milk-porridge in a golden bowl. It was Brahmin tradition bowl. It was Brahmin tradition to worship tree God in those to worship tree God in those days.days.

He was under attacks from Mara He was under attacks from Mara GodGod

After the meal, went into After the meal, went into deep absorption (jhanas) deep absorption (jhanas) meditation with full meditation with full determination. determination.

Mara daughters came by Mara daughters came by to seduce him. Mara to seduce him. Mara launched several attacks launched several attacks but lost.but lost.

Our Buddha conquered Our Buddha conquered them and attained them and attained

enlightenment.enlightenment.

Attained Enlightenment as Attained Enlightenment as Supreme BuddhaSupreme Buddha

Victorious overVictorious over Mara’s AttacksMara’s Attacks to spoil his quest to spoil his quest for Enlightenment. He finally attained his for Enlightenment. He finally attained his enlightenment. He acquired:enlightenment. He acquired:

The knowledge of previous existences; The knowledge of previous existences; The divine eye - see the beings of all thirty-oneThe divine eye - see the beings of all thirty-oneComplete emancipation. Complete emancipation. Wednesday the full moon day of Wednesday the full moon day of VesakhaVesakha (April- (April-May) at dawn. May) at dawn.

Our Buddha was fulfilling his ten perfections Our Buddha was fulfilling his ten perfections through through Buddha’s: Dipankara, Kondana, Buddha’s: Dipankara, Kondana, Mangala, Sumana Revata, Sobhita, Anomadassi, Mangala, Sumana Revata, Sobhita, Anomadassi, Paduma, Narada, Padumuttara, Sumedha, Paduma, Narada, Padumuttara, Sumedha, Sujata, Piyadassi, Atthadassi ,Dhammadassi, Sujata, Piyadassi, Atthadassi ,Dhammadassi, Siddhattaa, Tissa, Phussa, Vapassi, Sikkhi, Siddhattaa, Tissa, Phussa, Vapassi, Sikkhi, Vessabhu, Kakusandha, Konagamana, KassapaVessabhu, Kakusandha, Konagamana, Kassapa . .

(Twenty four Buddhas for a period of four (Twenty four Buddhas for a period of four asankheyya and 1,00,000 world cycles before he asankheyya and 1,00,000 world cycles before he became a supreme Buddha.)became a supreme Buddha.)

Theravada worship only 28 Buddhas and no Theravada worship only 28 Buddhas and no other arahats for mundane benefits. His other arahats for mundane benefits. His dispensation will endure for 5,000 yearsdispensation will endure for 5,000 years

Buddha Instructed the Two Buddha Instructed the Two Brothers – Saputta & BalikkaBrothers – Saputta & Balikka

Not long after his attainment, the Blessed One Not long after his attainment, the Blessed One sat cross- legged at the foot of the Rajayatana sat cross- legged at the foot of the Rajayatana tree. At that time two brothers tree. At that time two brothers TapussaTapussa and and Bhallika,Bhallika, from Okkalavillage called Ukkala from Okkalavillage called Ukkala were on a trading journey near by. A deity were on a trading journey near by. A deity related to them in a past existence informed the related to them in a past existence informed the two brothers and directed them to the Buddha. two brothers and directed them to the Buddha.

                      The two brothers approached the The two brothers approached the Buddha and offered the cakes. They were the Buddha and offered the cakes. They were the foremost lay disciples in this Buddha sasana foremost lay disciples in this Buddha sasana and addressed the Buddha “and addressed the Buddha “may the Blessed may the Blessed One receive us as disciples for life”.One receive us as disciples for life”. The The Bless one offered them in return eight strands Bless one offered them in return eight strands of hairs to be enshrined in Cetiya now known of hairs to be enshrined in Cetiya now known as as ShwedagonShwedagon in Myanmar, where his teaching in Myanmar, where his teaching would flourish in some future time after it would flourish in some future time after it disappeared in disappeared in IndiaIndia. .

Foods from the Two Brothers and bowls from Foods from the Two Brothers and bowls from Devas of the four Kings were offered. Devas of the four Kings were offered.

Buddha Hair Relics Enshrined Buddha Hair Relics Enshrined PagodaPagoda

SaputtaSaputta and and BalikkaBalikka with the help of with the help of King OkkalapaKing Okkalapa built a built a CetiyaCetiya to enshrine to enshrine the Eight strands of Buddha’s Hair Relics at the Eight strands of Buddha’s Hair Relics at Shwedagon Sandawshin PagodaShwedagon Sandawshin Pagoda, , MyanmarMyanmar

Brahma Sampati Invited Buddha to Brahma Sampati Invited Buddha to PreachPreach

Buddha thought that beings are Buddha thought that beings are like lotus flowers, some come like lotus flowers, some come up to the surface and some up to the surface and some became food for the fishes. To became food for the fishes. To whom should I deliver the whom should I deliver the dhamma that I just discovered? dhamma that I just discovered?

The The Four Noble Truths of Four Noble Truths of suffering:suffering: a. the truth of a. the truth of suffering; the truth of the cause suffering; the truth of the cause of suffering; the truth of ending of suffering; the truth of ending the suffering; and the truth of the suffering; and the truth of the path leading to the end of the path leading to the end of suffering.suffering.

The Brahma The Brahma SahampatiSahampati appeared before Him and invited appeared before Him and invited Him to preach the DhammaHim to preach the Dhamma

Preached to the Five AsceticsPreached to the Five AsceticsBuddha at the Deer Park in Benares, delivered the – the First Four Noble Truths and the first Sermon to the Buddha at the Deer Park in Benares, delivered the – the First Four Noble Truths and the first Sermon to the five ascetics: five ascetics: Ven. KondannaVen. Kondanna, , Ven. Assaji, Ven. Bhaddiya, Ven. Vappa, Ven. Mahanama: Ven. Assaji, Ven. Bhaddiya, Ven. Vappa, Ven. Mahanama: His His dispensation would endure for 5,000 years. The path leading us to end the cycle of births and rebirths in dispensation would endure for 5,000 years. The path leading us to end the cycle of births and rebirths in this Samsara. Delivered his first sermon in this Samsara. Delivered his first sermon in Migadaya at Isipatana, near Benares (Varanasi) IndiaMigadaya at Isipatana, near Benares (Varanasi) India . . (In (In 588 B.C)588 B.C)

a. The Four Noble Truths, a. The Four Noble Truths,

b. The Noble Eightfold Path.b. The Noble Eightfold Path.

Noble Eightfold PathNoble Eightfold Pathto Nibbanato Nibbana

PANNA GROUPPANNA GROUP - WISDOM. - WISDOM.

samma-ditthi--samma-ditthi--Right ViewRight View

samma-sankappa--samma-sankappa--Right ThinkingRight Thinking

SILA GROUPSILA GROUP - MORALITY - MORALITY

samma-vaca--samma-vaca--Right SpeechRight Speech

samma-kammanta--samma-kammanta--Right ActionRight Action

samma-ajiva--samma-ajiva--Right LivelilihoodRight Livelilihood

SAMADHI GROUPSAMADHI GROUP - CONCENTRATION - CONCENTRATION samma-vayama--samma-vayama--Right EffortRight Effort samma-sati--samma-sati--Right MindfulnessRight MindfulnessSamma-samadhiSamma-samadhi – Right concentration – Right concentration

Buddhist Five PreceptsBuddhist Five PreceptsThe Pali version of Fives Precepts The Pali version of Fives Precepts

panatipata veramanisikkhapadamsamadiyami.panatipata veramanisikkhapadamsamadiyami.Adinnadana veramanisikkhapadamsamadiyamiAdinnadana veramanisikkhapadamsamadiyamiKamesumicchacara veramanisikkhapadamsamadiyami.Kamesumicchacara veramanisikkhapadamsamadiyami.Musavada veramanisikkhapadamsamadiyami.Musavada veramanisikkhapadamsamadiyami.Suramerayamajja pama datthana veramanisikkhapadamsamadiyami.Suramerayamajja pama datthana veramanisikkhapadamsamadiyami.

English version:English version:I pledge to observe abstaining from killing living beings.I pledge to observe abstaining from killing living beings.I pledge to observe abstaining from taking what is not given.I pledge to observe abstaining from taking what is not given.I pledge to observe abstaining from committing sexual misconductI pledge to observe abstaining from committing sexual misconductI pledge to observe abstaining from telling liesI pledge to observe abstaining from telling lies

I pledge to observe abstaining from taking any intoxicant.I pledge to observe abstaining from taking any intoxicant.

Yasa Attained the ArahatshipYasa Attained the ArahatshipYasaYasa the son of lady the son of lady SujataSujata first met the Buddha and was ordained as Bhikkhu and first met the Buddha and was ordained as Bhikkhu and after listening to the Buddha’s discourse attained the arahatship. Emancipation in after listening to the Buddha’s discourse attained the arahatship. Emancipation in this very life.this very life.

Buddha MinistryBuddha MinistryBuddha assigned Buddha assigned sixty arahatssixty arahats to go in all four directions to preach the Dhamma to go in all four directions to preach the Dhamma on his behalf for the happiness and welfare of on his behalf for the happiness and welfare of Gods and men.Gods and men.

Sariputta met Ven. AssajiSariputta met Ven. AssajiSariputta and Moggallana were the two Buddha Chief Disciples. The two Sariputta and Moggallana were the two Buddha Chief Disciples. The two undertook training under undertook training under SanjayaSanjaya as wandering ascetics. One day as wandering ascetics. One day SariputtaSariputta met met the the Venerable AssajiVenerable Assaji (one of the five foremost disciples) going alms round at (one of the five foremost disciples) going alms round at Rajagaha. Ven. Asaji introduced Sariputta to Buddha. Sariputta and Mogallana met Rajagaha. Ven. Asaji introduced Sariputta to Buddha. Sariputta and Mogallana met our Lord Buddha and soon were ordained and become his chief Disciples – our Lord Buddha and soon were ordained and become his chief Disciples – Shin SaripuittaShin Saripuitta and and Shin MoggallanaShin Moggallana

Buddha Performed Twin MiraclesBuddha Performed Twin MiraclesBuddha returned to Kapilavatu to Buddha returned to Kapilavatu to see his father and his family. To see his father and his family. To subdue his proud relatives he subdue his proud relatives he perform perform twin miraclestwin miracles – fire and – fire and water streaming from both sides water streaming from both sides of his body. of his body.

The sky then became overcast The sky then became overcast with clouds and poured down a with clouds and poured down a shower of rain and only those shower of rain and only those who wished to be wet became who wished to be wet became wet.wet.

They marveled at this miracle and They marveled at this miracle and showed greater respect towards showed greater respect towards the Buddha and pay their the Buddha and pay their obeisance to our Lord Buddha obeisance to our Lord Buddha

Aunt Pajapati Gotami request to Aunt Pajapati Gotami request to Establish Bhikkhuni OrderEstablish Bhikkhuni Order

Our Lord Buddha step-mother Our Lord Buddha step-mother Pajapati GotamiPajapati Gotami requests our Lord Buddha for requests our Lord Buddha for permission to establish Bhikkhuni order under his guidance. permission to establish Bhikkhuni order under his guidance. Mahapajapati Mahapajapati GotamiGotami and his former wife and his former wife YasodayaYasodaya were ordained as Bhikkhuni and both were ordained as Bhikkhuni and both attained arahatship. Buddha heritage has both male and female sanghas in the attained arahatship. Buddha heritage has both male and female sanghas in the beginning.beginning.

His son Rahula Asked for his His son Rahula Asked for his InheritanceInheritance

His son His son Rahula Rahula asked for inheritance from his father, who then took him back to asked for inheritance from his father, who then took him back to the monastery and ordained him as the monastery and ordained him as SamaneraSamanera and later became an arahat. and later became an arahat. YasodayaYasodaya, his former wife, too became an arahat after ordination as Bhikkhuni., his former wife, too became an arahat after ordination as Bhikkhuni.

Buddha’s Female SupportersBuddha’s Female Supporters

YasodaraYasodara – – His wifeHis wife– as Sumita – – as Sumita – aspired 24 Buddhas ago to support our aspired 24 Buddhas ago to support our Lord Boddha as his soul mate before Lord Boddha as his soul mate before Dipankara Buddha.Dipankara Buddha.

Maha MayaMaha Maya – aspired to be his mother – aspired to be his mother many aeons agomany aeons ago

MahaPajamati Gotami-fosterMahaPajamati Gotami-foster mothermother-aspired to establish Order of -aspired to establish Order of Bhikkhuni in his dispensation, 100,000 Bhikkhuni in his dispensation, 100,000 world cycle ago.world cycle ago.

Khema TheriKhema Theri – aspired to be his chief – aspired to be his chief disciple 100,000 world cycle ago.disciple 100,000 world cycle ago.

Uppalavanna TheriUppalavanna Theri – aspired to be his – aspired to be his chief disciple 100,000 world cycle ago.chief disciple 100,000 world cycle ago.

Sumita aspired to be his soul mate when Sumita aspired to be his soul mate when Buddha was Sumedha asceticBuddha was Sumedha ascetic

Preaching Abhidhamma in Preaching Abhidhamma in Tavatimsa HeavenTavatimsa Heaven

Our Lord Buddha went to Our Lord Buddha went to Tavatimsa heavenTavatimsa heaven to deliver the to deliver the AbhidhammaAbhidhamma and and Pathanna to Pathanna to GodsGods (Devas and Brahmas) presided over by his former mother (Devas and Brahmas) presided over by his former mother Maha Maha Maya,Maya, now a male Deva by the name of now a male Deva by the name of Matu Deva PuttaMatu Deva Putta Deva Deva. Abhidhamma is . Abhidhamma is the higher learning in Buddhism,the higher learning in Buddhism,

Chief Female Disicples – Khema & Chief Female Disicples – Khema & UpalavannaUpalavanna

Khema TheriKhema Theri was formerly was formerly Bimbisara queenBimbisara queen. Later she was ordained and entered . Later she was ordained and entered the order of the order of Bhikkhuni SanghaBhikkhuni Sangha. She attained arahatship and became . She attained arahatship and became the first chief the first chief female disciple of our Lord Buddhafemale disciple of our Lord Buddha. The second chief female disciple was . The second chief female disciple was Uppalavanna TheriUppalavanna Theri. In one life time she was born to the world from flower and in this life . In one life time she was born to the world from flower and in this life her skin resembled that of blue lotus flower.her skin resembled that of blue lotus flower.

Buddha Ministering the SicksBuddha Ministering the SicksAt the Monastery, he cared for the sick Bhikkhu’s. .Immediately the Blessed One At the Monastery, he cared for the sick Bhikkhu’s. .Immediately the Blessed One sent the Venerable Ananda to fetch water and Himself poured water while the sent the Venerable Ananda to fetch water and Himself poured water while the Venerable Ananda scrubbed and cleaned the sick. The Buddha and the Venerable Venerable Ananda scrubbed and cleaned the sick. The Buddha and the Venerable Ananda thus did their duty of ministering to the sickAnanda thus did their duty of ministering to the sick

Buddha Paritta SuttasBuddha Paritta SuttasVen. Ananda reciting “Ven. Ananda reciting “Ratana sutta ParittaRatana sutta Paritta” at the city of Vesali to ” at the city of Vesali to relieve the relieve the citizens from citizens from pestilence and faminepestilence and famine. To this day, many in Theravada countries recite this . To this day, many in Theravada countries recite this sutta to eradicate pestilence and famine.sutta to eradicate pestilence and famine.

Buddha also had composed “Buddha also had composed “Bojjhanga Sutta ParittaBojjhanga Sutta Paritta”” to relieve and eradicate severe to relieve and eradicate severe sickness.sickness.

Offering of Alms Food to Buddha Offering of Alms Food to Buddha and Samghasand Samghas

It is the Buddhist Theravada Tradition to offer alms food to the Buddha and It is the Buddhist Theravada Tradition to offer alms food to the Buddha and sanghas and make this salutation of our devoted offers as shown in picture so they sanghas and make this salutation of our devoted offers as shown in picture so they could proceed to partake the alms food.could proceed to partake the alms food.

Buddha’s Chief DisciplesBuddha’s Chief DisciplesMale Disciples (Thera’s) BhikkhuMale Disciples (Thera’s) BhikkhuVen. Kondanna –Thera Ven. Kondanna –Thera Senior most TheraSenior most TheraVen. Saiputta - TheraVen. Saiputta - Thera Possessing great wisdom – Chief Possessing great wisdom – Chief DiscipleDiscipleVen. Moggalanna - TheraVen. Moggalanna - Thera possessing great supernatural powerpossessing great supernatural powerVen. Maha Kassapa -Ven. Maha Kassapa - keeping austere practicekeeping austere practiceVen. Anuruddha - TheraVen. Anuruddha - Thera possessing the divine eye.possessing the divine eye.

Female Disciples (Theri’s) BhikkhuniFemale Disciples (Theri’s) BhikkhuniMahapajapatigotami TheriMahapajapatigotami Theri Senior most BhikkhuniSenior most BhikkhuniKhema Theri -Khema Theri - possessing great wisdom – chief disciplepossessing great wisdom – chief discipleUppalavanna Theri’-Uppalavanna Theri’- possessing supernatural power-chief disciplepossessing supernatural power-chief disciple

Patacara – TheriPatacara – Theri expert in vinnaya rulesexpert in vinnaya rulesNanda – TheriNanda – Theri great in jhanasgreat in jhanas

The Law of Dependent OriginationThe Law of Dependent Origination

Dependent on Conditioning Activities arises (Relinking) Dependent on Conditioning Activities arises (Relinking) ConsciousnessConsciousness (vinnana)(vinnana). . Dependent on (Relinking) Consciousness arise Dependent on (Relinking) Consciousness arise Mind and MatterMind and Matter (nama-rupa)(nama-rupa). . Dependent on Mind and Matter arise the Dependent on Mind and Matter arise the Six Spheres of SenseSix Spheres of Sense (salayatana)(salayatana). . Dependent on the Six Spheres of Sense arises Dependent on the Six Spheres of Sense arises Contact Contact (phassa)(phassa)..Dependent on Contact arises Dependent on Contact arises FeelingFeeling (vedana)(vedana)..Dependent on Feeling arises Dependent on Feeling arises CravingCraving (tanha)(tanha)..Dependent on Craving arises Dependent on Craving arises GraspingGrasping (upadana)(upadana). . Dependent on Grasping arises Dependent on Grasping arises BecomingBecoming (bhava)(bhava). . Dependent on Becoming arises Dependent on Becoming arises BirthBirth (jati)(jati). . Dependent on Birth arise Dependent on Birth arise DecayDecay (jara)(jara), , DeathDeath (marana)(marana), , SorrowSorrow (soka)(soka), , LamentationLamentation (parideva)(parideva), , Pain Pain (dukkha)(dukkha) Grief Grief (domanassa)(domanassa), and , and Despair Despair (upayasa)(upayasa)..

Buddha Sasana HeritageBuddha Sasana HeritageBuddha has left the following fellow workers to carry Buddha has left the following fellow workers to carry

on his dispensation to last for on his dispensation to last for 5,000 years5,000 years::

Bhikkhu - MonkBhikkhu - MonkBhikkhuni – female MonkBhikkhuni – female MonkSamanera – NoviceSamanera – NoviceSamaneri – (female novice)Samaneri – (female novice)Sikkhaman – femaleSikkhaman – femaleUpasaka - (male devotee)Upasaka - (male devotee)Upasika - (female lay devotee)Upasika - (female lay devotee)

True Emancipation - NibbanaTrue Emancipation - Nibbana

Buddha’s Victory TrumpetBuddha’s Victory Trumpet'Thro' many a birth in existence wandered I, 'Thro' many a birth in existence wandered I, Seeking, but not finding, the builder of this house. Seeking, but not finding, the builder of this house. Sorrowful is repeated birth. Sorrowful is repeated birth. O housebuilder, thou art seen. Thou shalt build no O housebuilder, thou art seen. Thou shalt build no house again. house again. All thy rafters are broken. Thy ridge-pole is shattered. All thy rafters are broken. Thy ridge-pole is shattered.

Mind attains the Unconditioned. Mind attains the Unconditioned.

Achieved is the End of CravingAchieved is the End of Craving..

Famous Rich Lay DisciplesFamous Rich Lay DisciplesAnathapindaka Anathapindaka – Rich Male – Rich Male lay disciple – attained Sotapanna lay disciple – attained Sotapanna reborn in Deva worldreborn in Deva world

VisakhaVisakha – Rich female disciple. – Rich female disciple. Attained Sotapanna reborn in Attained Sotapanna reborn in Deva world.Deva world.

Lay folks could attain: Lay folks could attain: SotapannaSotapanna – stream winner – stream winnerSekadagamiSekadagami – once returner – once returnerAnagamiAnagami – non-returner – non-returner

Pouring Water of LibationPouring Water of LibationTraditionTradition - Pouring the water of libation, - Pouring the water of libation, following the offering dedicated to the following the offering dedicated to the dead.dead.

Started when Started when King BimbisaraKing Bimbisara after after making his offering to the Buddha, in the making his offering to the Buddha, in the name of his name of his ancestors reborn as Petasancestors reborn as Petas (hungry ghost)(hungry ghost)

He pour the water of libation to share He pour the water of libation to share merits with them.merits with them.

The tradition continues until today. The tradition continues until today.

Buddha preached - Buddha preached the Buddha preached - Buddha preached the Tirokutta Sutta Tirokutta Sutta

Sadhu, Sadhu, SadhuSadhu, Sadhu, Sadhu *Well done, Well done, Well done”*Well done, Well done, Well done”

Buddha ParinibbanaBuddha ParinibbanaHe passed away by attaining Jhanas in their various stages progressively. He passed away by attaining Jhanas in their various stages progressively. This took place. on Tuesday Wesak Full Moon Day of May, in His 80th This took place. on Tuesday Wesak Full Moon Day of May, in His 80th year, year, 543 B.C.543 B.C. Parinibbana - Final Release from birth and death of the Buddha. Parinibbana - Final Release from birth and death of the Buddha. Buddha Ministry ;asted 45 yearsBuddha Ministry ;asted 45 years

Buddha Stupas (Pagodas)Buddha Stupas (Pagodas)

Buddha body was cremated and relics Buddha body was cremated and relics distributed to build Cetiya – Stupas in distributed to build Cetiya – Stupas in reverence to Buddha.reverence to Buddha.

People worthy of Stupa:People worthy of Stupa:Buddhas (Tathagatas) Buddhas (Tathagatas) Paccekabuddhas, Paccekabuddhas, Ariya disciples, and Ariya disciples, and Universal Monarchs. Universal Monarchs.

Three Types of StupasThree Types of StupasSariradhatu cetiyaSariradhatu cetiya - - relics are enshrined relics are enshrined are known as;are known as; Uddissa cetiyaUddissa cetiya - stupas and figures - stupas and figures made in the likeness and the stupasmade in the likeness and the stupas Paribhoga cetiyaParibhoga cetiya - where personal - where personal effects like robes, bowls, etc.are effects like robes, bowls, etc.are enshrinedenshrined

Mettreyya Buddha in 10,000,000 Mettreyya Buddha in 10,000,000 years from nowyears from now

Duration of Gotama DispensationDuration of Gotama Dispensation

The Dispensation will last for The Dispensation will last for 5,000 years5,000 years

Our current life span is 100 yearsOur current life span is 100 years

Some 2,400 years the world will endSome 2,400 years the world will end

Buddha Relics will gathered and form a Miracle Buddha Relics will gathered and form a Miracle Image to deliver Dhamma to Devas and Image to deliver Dhamma to Devas and BrahmasBrahmas

Some 10,000,000 Years later Mettreyya Buddha Some 10,000,000 Years later Mettreyya Buddha will appear in will appear in India, Benares (Ketumati City)India, Benares (Ketumati City)

Mettreyya will be born in a Brahmin family and Mettreyya will be born in a Brahmin family and the Life span will then be 100,000 yearsthe Life span will then be 100,000 years