![]() With the two of samanas he attained mystical states of elevated consciousness but he failed to find the Truth. He resolved to give up princely life and become a wandering ascetic (samana) in search for the Truth. He became aware of the suffering inherent in existence. When he was 29 he realized that men are subject to old age, sickness and death. He was married at the age of 16 and lived in luxury and comfort sheltered from the harsh realities of life. The Buddha was a son of the rulers Sakyas. In Hindu Dogma, the Buddha is viewed as being the 9th avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu. Buddha, meaning "awakened one" or "enlightened one" is a title not a name. ![]() The Buddha, whose original name was Siddhartha Gautama, was the founder of Buddhism, the religion and the philosophical system that produced a great culture throughout much of southern and eastern Asia. "If we could see the miracle of a single flower clearly, our whole life would change.
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