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PKSSSS CY2010 Level: J4 Lesson 2: Birth of Prince Siddhartha

PKSSSS CY2010 Level: J4 Lesson 2: Birth of Prince Siddhartha. Search for Truth. Final Nirvana. BIRTH. Growing Up & Four Encounters. Renunciation. Enlightenment. Teaching. The hero of our story is Prince Siddhartha, the Buddha-to-be, who lived more than 2,500 years ago.

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PKSSSS CY2010 Level: J4 Lesson 2: Birth of Prince Siddhartha

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  1. PKSSSS CY2010 Level: J4Lesson 2: Birth of Prince Siddhartha

  2. Search for Truth Final Nirvana BIRTH Growing Up & Four Encounters Renunciation Enlightenment Teaching • The hero of our story is Prince Siddhartha, the Buddha-to-be, who lived more than 2,500 years ago. • The Shakyan clans live along the Rohini River which flows among the southern foothills of the Himalayas. Introduction to Family Background Learn.Practice.Realise.Share. Page 1

  3. Search for Truth Final Nirvana BIRTH Growing Up & Four Encounters Renunciation Enlightenment Teaching The City of Kapilavastu • Their king, Shuddhodana Gautama, established his capital at Kapilavastu. • He had a great castle built and ruled wisely, winning the praise of his people. Learn.Practice.Realise.Share. Page 2

  4. Search for Truth Final Nirvana BIRTH Growing Up & Four Encounters Renunciation Enlightenment Teaching Queen Maya and King Suddhodana • The Queen's name was Maya. • She was the daughter of the King's uncle who was also the king of a neighboring district of the same Shakyan clan. Learn.Practice.Realise.Share. Page 3

  5. Sanchi Stupa - Queen Maya’s dream Search for Truth Final Nirvana BIRTH Growing Up & Four Encounters Renunciation Enlightenment Teaching • One night, Queen Maya had a strange dream. • She saw a White Elephant with six tusks entering into her womb through the right side of her body and she became pregnant. • White Elephant symbolize greatness and unique child. Queen Maya’s Dream Learn.Practice.Realise.Share. Page 4

  6. Search for Truth Final Nirvana BIRTH Growing Up & Four Encounters Renunciation Enlightenment Teaching • According to ancient Indian custom, the Queen need to returned to her parents' home for the birth of her child. • On her way, in the beautiful spring sunshine, she took a rest in the garden called Lumbini Park. • While resting under the Sala tree, she give birth to a baby boy. Birth of the Prince Learn.Practice.Realise.Share. Page 5

  7. Search for Truth Final Nirvana BIRTH Growing Up & Four Encounters Renunciation Enlightenment Teaching • The prince was born on the day of the full moon in the fifth month of the year. • Some pictures to show the present conditions of the birth place of the Buddha – Lumbini Park. • Ashoka Pillar Birth of the Prince Learn.Practice.Realise.Share. Page 6

  8. Search for Truth Final Nirvana BIRTH Growing Up & Four Encounters Renunciation Enlightenment Teaching • The sage called Asita went to the palace to look at the royal prince. • He predicted that the prince would become a Buddha. • He was having mixed feelings (happy and sad) when he saw the prince, why? • He was happy because the prince would become a Buddha • He was sad because he is old and would not live long enough to listen to the Teaching of the Buddha Asita’s Prediction Learn.Practice.Realise.Share. Page 7

  9. Search for Truth Final Nirvana BIRTH Growing Up & Four Encounters Renunciation Enlightenment Teaching • Fifth day after birth, many priests were invited for naming ceremony. • Seven priests predicted the prince would become either a King of Kings or Buddha. • Eighth and youngest priest predicted the prince would become a Buddha. • The prince was named Siddhartha which means “wish fulfilled” The Naming Ceremony Learn.Practice.Realise.Share. Page 8

  10. Search for Truth Final Nirvana BIRTH Growing Up & Four Encounters Renunciation Enlightenment Teaching • In the palace, the happiness of the King, however, was followed quickly by sorrow. • Seven days after the prince birth, the lovely Queen Maya passed away. The Passing Away of Queen Maya Learn.Practice.Realise.Share. Page 9

  11. Search for Truth Final Nirvana BIRTH Growing Up & Four Encounters Renunciation Enlightenment Teaching • The Queen’s younger sister, Prajapati, became the prince's foster mother and brought him up with loving care. Taking Care of the Baby Prince Learn.Practice.Realise.Share. Page 10

  12. Search for Truth Final Nirvana BIRTH Growing Up & Four Encounters Renunciation Enlightenment Teaching • Prince Siddhartha was born about 2,500 years ago into the royal family of the Shakyans. • Prince’s father was King Shuddhodana, mother was Queen Maya. • He was born in Lumbini Park. • He was named Siddhartha means “wish fulfilled”. • Prince’s mother passed away seven days after his birth. • His aunt, Prajapati brought him up since. Summary on Birth of Prince Siddhartha Learn.Practice.Realise.Share. Page 11

  13. Search for Truth Final Nirvana BIRTH Growing Up & Four Encounters Renunciation Enlightenment Teaching • Prince Siddhartha was born about _____ years ago into the royal family of the Shakyans. • How many tusks does the white elephant have in Queen’s Maya dream? • Prince’s father was _____________, mother was ___________. • Prince Siddhartha was born in ___________. • Who is the Sage that made the prediction that Prince Siddhartha will become a Buddha? • Why did the sage have mixed feeling when he saw Prince Siddhartha? • Siddhartha means “___________”. • Prince Siddhartha’s mother passed away _____ days after his birth. • Who looked after Prince Siddhartha after his mother passed away? Recap on today learning Learn.Practice.Realise.Share. Page 12

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