Sunday, March 1, 2009

Buddha 11

Soon thereafter, a young woman offered the future Buddha a bowl of rice and milk. He accepted it, restored his strength, and began his practice anew.

He sat under the shade of a pippala tree (now called a Bodhi tree) determined not to rise until fully enlightened. He accepted a bowl of milk from a maid Sugata. He ate and gradually recovered his strength. Soon he realized the 4 Noble Truths and the secret to true peace and happiness.

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