What is story of Buddha ?

At the moment of full realization, all veils of mixed feelings and stiff ideas dissolved and Buddha experienced the all-encompassing here and now.

He completely mastered the important combat training, even winning his wife, Yasodhara, in an archery contest.

The first major Western thinker to take an interest in Buddhism was German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer (1788–1860). He saw it as the most rational and ethically evolved of all the world religions

All separation in time and space disappeared. Past, present, and future, near and far, melted into one radiant state of intuitive bliss.

Suddenly, at age 29, he was confronted with impermanence and suffering. On a rare outing from his luxurious palace, he saw someone desperately sick. The next day, he saw a decrepit old man, and finally a dead person.

According to legend, the Buddha sat under a tree, the Bo tree, for 49 days. After being tempted by demons, he discovered the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path to Nirvana (ultimate bliss)

He became timeless, all-pervading awareness. Through every cell in his body he knew and was everything. He became Buddha, the Awakened One.

After his enlightenment, Buddha traveled on foot throughout northern India. He taught constantly for forty-five years.

Suddenly, at age 29, he was confronted with impermanence and suffering. On a rare outing from his luxurious palace, he saw someone desperately sick. The next day, he saw a decrepit old man, and finally a dead person.

He was very upset to realize that old age, sickness and death would come to everyone he loved. Siddharta had no refuge to offer them.

People of all castes and professions, from kings to courtesans, were drawn to him.

The Four Noble Truths of Buddhism are the following: 1) existence is suffering, 2) the cause of suffering is craving and attachment, 3) suffering stops at some point and turns into Nirvana, and 4) the path to Nirvana consists of eight steps, which is called the Eightfold Path

He answered their questions, always pointing towards that which is ultimately real.

The next morning the prince walked past a meditator who sat in deep absorption.

The three major branches of Buddhism in the modern world are Mahayana Buddhism, Theravada Buddhism, and Vajrayana Buddhism. Mahayana Buddhism is believed to be the largest branch, with Theravada Buddhism and Vajrayana coming in second and third, respectively

Throughout his life, Buddha encouraged his students to question his teachings and confirm them through their own experience.

The Eightfold Path to Nirvana is to be moderate in 8 areas: 1) concentration, 2) views, 3) speech, 4) resolve, 5) action, 6) livelihood, 7) effort, and mindfulness

When their eyes met and their minds linked, Siddhartha stopped, mesmerized. In a flash, he realized that the perfection he had been seeking outside must be within mind itself.

This non-dogmatic attitude still characterizes Buddhism today.

According to Buddhism, karma is the basis for living a moral and good life. Literally translated as "action," "effect," or "fate," karma can be seen as a type of elevator that takes people from one floor of consciousness to another

Meeting that man gave the future Buddha a first and enticing taste of mind, a true and lasting refuge, which he knew he had to experience himself for the good of all.

The Buddha decided he had to leave his royal responsibilities and his family in order to realize full enlightenment. He left the palace secretly, and set off alone into the forest.

Approximately 1 in 7 Asian Americans, or 14%, are Buddhist.

Over the next six years, he met many talented meditation teachers and mastered their techniques. Always he found that they showed him mind’s potential but not mind itself.

Nearly four million Americans now practice Buddhism, which is more than the number of Episcopalians. Of these, about half have post-graduate degrees