Page 1 The story of Siddhartha Gautama, who would later become known as the Buddha,

begins in the royal city of Lumbini, in present-day Nepal. He was born to King Suddhodana
and Queen Maya, and his birth was said to be extraordinary. According to legend, a sage
predicted that Siddhartha would either become a great king or a renowned spiritual leader.
His father, desiring to keep his son in the comforts of royalty, sheltered him from the
suffering and hardships of the outside world.

Page 2 As Siddhartha grew up, he was surrounded by luxury and opulence. However, despite
the lavish lifestyle, he felt a deep sense of emptiness. One day, when he was in his late
twenties, he ventured outside the palace walls and encountered the realities of human
existence for the first time. He saw an old man, a sick man, a dead man, and a wandering
ascetic. These experiences shocked him, and for the first time, he became aware of the
impermanence of life and the inevitable suffering that all living beings face.

Page 3 Determined to find a solution to the suffering he had witnessed, Siddhartha left his life
of comfort and wealth behind. He became an ascetic, seeking spiritual enlightenment through
rigorous practices of self-denial. He studied under various teachers, but none could provide
him with the answers he sought. Eventually, he realized that extreme asceticism was not the
path to enlightenment. After nearly starving himself to death, he chose to sit under a tree,
now known as the Bodhi tree, vowing not to rise until he had found the truth.

Page 4 After days of meditation and intense inner struggle, Siddhartha finally achieved
enlightenment. He realized the nature of suffering, the causes of suffering, and the path to its
cessation. He understood the Four Noble Truths: that suffering is an inherent part of life, that
desire causes suffering, that suffering can end, and that there is a path to freedom from
suffering known as the Eightfold Path. Siddhartha became the Buddha, the "Enlightened
One." He spent the rest of his life teaching others the path to enlightenment, spreading the
message of peace, compassion, and wisdom, until he passed away at the age of 80, leaving a
legacy that continues to inspire millions around the world.

Page 1 The story of Siddhartha Gautama, who would later become known as the Buddha,
begins in the royal city of Lumbini, in present-day Nepal. He was born to King Suddhodana
and Queen Maya, and his birth was said to be extraordinary. According to legend, a sage
predicted that Siddhartha would either become a great king or a renowned spiritual leader.
His father, desiring to keep his son in the comforts of royalty, sheltered him from the
suffering and hardships of the outside world.

Page 2 As Siddhartha grew up, he was surrounded by luxury and opulence. However, despite
the lavish lifestyle, he felt a deep sense of emptiness. One day, when he was in his late
twenties, he ventured outside the palace walls and encountered the realities of human
existence for the first time. He saw an old man, a sick man, a dead man, and a wandering
ascetic. These experiences shocked him, and for the first time, he became aware of the
impermanence of life and the inevitable suffering that all living beings face.

Page 3 Determined to find a solution to the suffering he had witnessed, Siddhartha left his life
of comfort and wealth behind. He became an ascetic, seeking spiritual enlightenment through
rigorous practices of self-denial. He studied under various teachers, but none could provide
him with the answers he sought. Eventually, he realized that extreme asceticism was not the
path to enlightenment. After nearly starving himself to death, he chose to sit under a tree,
now known as the Bodhi tree, vowing not to rise until he had found the truth.
Page 4 After days of meditation and intense inner struggle, Siddhartha finally achieved
enlightenment. He realized the nature of suffering, the causes of suffering, and the path to its
cessation. He understood the Four Noble Truths: that suffering is an inherent part of life, that
desire causes suffering, that suffering can end, and that there is a path to freedom from
suffering known as the Eightfold Path. Siddhartha became the Buddha, the "Enlightened
One." He spent the rest of his life teaching others the path to enlightenment, spreading the
message of peace, compassion, and wisdom, until he passed away at the age of 80, leaving a
legacy that continues to inspire millions around the world.

Page 1 The story of Siddhartha Gautama, who would later become known as the Buddha,
begins in the royal city of Lumbini, in present-day Nepal. He was born to King Suddhodana
and Queen Maya, and his birth was said to be extraordinary. According to legend, a sage
predicted that Siddhartha would either become a great king or a renowned spiritual leader.
His father, desiring to keep his son in the comforts of royalty, sheltered him from the
suffering and hardships of the outside world.

Page 2 As Siddhartha grew up, he was surrounded by luxury and opulence. However, despite
the lavish lifestyle, he felt a deep sense of emptiness. One day, when he was in his late
twenties, he ventured outside the palace walls and encountered the realities of human
existence for the first time. He saw an old man, a sick man, a dead man, and a wandering
ascetic. These experiences shocked him, and for the first time, he became aware of the
impermanence of life and the inevitable suffering that all living beings face.

Page 3 Determined to find a solution to the suffering he had witnessed, Siddhartha left his life
of comfort and wealth behind. He became an ascetic, seeking spiritual enlightenment through
rigorous practices of self-denial. He studied under various teachers, but none could provide
him with the answers he sought. Eventually, he realized that extreme asceticism was not the
path to enlightenment. After nearly starving himself to death, he chose to sit under a tree,
now known as the Bodhi tree, vowing not to rise until he had found the truth.

Page 4 After days of meditation and intense inner struggle, Siddhartha finally achieved
enlightenment. He realized the nature of suffering, the causes of suffering, and the path to its
cessation. He understood the Four Noble Truths: that suffering is an inherent part of life, that
desire causes suffering, that suffering can end, and that there is a path to freedom from
suffering known as the Eightfold Path. Siddhartha became the Buddha, the "Enlightened
One." He spent the rest of his life teaching others the path to enlightenment, spreading the
message of peace, compassion, and wisdom, until he passed away at the age of 80, leaving a
legacy that continues to inspire millions around the world.

Page 1 The story of Siddhartha Gautama, who would later become known as the Buddha,
begins in the royal city of Lumbini, in present-day Nepal. He was born to King Suddhodana
and Queen Maya, and his birth was said to be extraordinary. According to legend, a sage
predicted that Siddhartha would either become a great king or a renowned spiritual leader.
His father, desiring to keep his son in the comforts of royalty, sheltered him from the
suffering and hardships of the outside world.

Page 2 As Siddhartha grew up, he was surrounded by luxury and opulence. However, despite
the lavish lifestyle, he felt a deep sense of emptiness. One day, when he was in his late
twenties, he ventured outside the palace walls and encountered the realities of human
existence for the first time. He saw an old man, a sick man, a dead man, and a wandering
ascetic. These experiences shocked him, and for the first time, he became aware of the
impermanence of life and the inevitable suffering that all living beings face.

Page 3 Determined to find a solution to the suffering he had witnessed, Siddhartha left his life
of comfort and wealth behind. He became an ascetic, seeking spiritual enlightenment through
rigorous practices of self-denial. He studied under various teachers, but none could provide
him with the answers he sought. Eventually, he realized that extreme asceticism was not the
path to enlightenment. After nearly starving himself to death, he chose to sit under a tree,
now known as the Bodhi tree, vowing not to rise until he had found the truth.

Page 4 After days of meditation and intense inner struggle, Siddhartha finally achieved
enlightenment. He realized the nature of suffering, the causes of suffering, and the path to its
cessation. He understood the Four Noble Truths: that suffering is an inherent part of life, that
desire causes suffering, that suffering can end, and that there is a path to freedom from
suffering known as the Eightfold Path. Siddhartha became the Buddha, the "Enlightened
One." He spent the rest of his life teaching others the path to enlightenment, spreading the
message of peace, compassion, and wisdom, until he passed away at the age of 80, leaving a
legacy that continues to inspire millions around the world.