LIFE STORY DEPICTION OF THE BUDDHA
According to Buddhists texts, about 2600 years ago Siddhartha (The Buddha ) was born as a prince of the Shakya clan in Lumbini Nepal. His story is depicted in this Mandala.
He left the palace to find salvation for all beings in the world. After various types of training including ascetic practices, Siddhartha became Shakyamuni Buddha ( Buddha of the Shakya Clan) he attained enlightenment at the age of 35 years.
He continued to preach until the end of his life at 80 years. He entered Nirvana at Kushinagar where he became one with the universe and ever present
- This explains life in Tushita Heaven, where the Buddha came from.
- On the back of a holy elephant, he went into Lady Maya's right side while she was asleep.
- The depiction of the Buddhas birth from Lady Maya"s right armpit.
- Life as the Prince of the Shakya Clan.
- The Prince left the palace and renounced all worldly ways, and shaved off his hair to begin the monk life.
- This explains how the Buddha beat the devil (Prince of Darkness) and reached spiritual awakening.
- This is when Shakyamuni Buddha preached for the first time at Sarnath.
- This is the moment of the Buddhas transition when the great Nirvana Sutra, the last teaching of the Buddhas was taught in a state of supreme enlightenment. his followers were there as well as various other beings in a state of deep grief.
