Transcript Lesson 1: Buddhism for Today

PKSSSS CY2010
Level: J4
Lesson 2: Birth of Prince Siddhartha
Introduction to Family Background
• The hero of our story is
Prince Siddhartha, the
Buddha-to-be, who lived
more than 2,500 years
ago.
• The Shakyan clans live
along the Rohini River
which flows among the
southern foothills of the
Himalayas.
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The City of Kapilavastu
• Their king, Shuddhodana
Gautama, established
his capital at
Kapilavastu.
• He had a great castle
built and ruled wisely,
winning the praise of his
people.
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Queen Maya and King Suddhodana
• The Queen's name was
Maya.
• She was the daughter
of the King's uncle
who was also the king
of a neighboring
district of the same
Shakyan clan.
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Queen Maya’s Dream
Sanchi Stupa Queen Maya’s dream
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• One night, Queen Maya
had a strange dream.
• She saw a White
Elephant with six tusks
entering into her womb
through the right side
of her body and she
became pregnant.
• White Elephant
symbolize greatness
and unique child.
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Birth of the Prince
• According to ancient
Indian custom, the Queen
need to returned to her
parents' home for the birth
of her child.
• On her way, in the beautiful
spring sunshine, she took
a rest in the garden called
Lumbini Park.
• While resting under the
Sala tree, she give birth to
a baby boy.
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Birth of the Prince
• The prince was born on the day of
the full moon in the fifth month of
the year.
• Some pictures to show the present
conditions of the birth place of the
Buddha – Lumbini Park.
– Ashoka Pillar
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Asita’s Prediction
• The sage called Asita went to
the palace to look at the royal
prince.
• He predicted that the prince
would become a Buddha.
• He was having mixed feelings
(happy and sad) when he saw
the prince, why?
– He was happy because the prince
would become a Buddha
– He was sad because he is old and
would not live long enough to
listen to the Teaching of the
Buddha
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The Naming Ceremony
• Fifth day after birth, many
priests were invited for
naming ceremony.
• Seven priests predicted the
prince would become either
a King of Kings or Buddha.
• Eighth and youngest priest
predicted the prince would
become a Buddha.
• The prince was named
Siddhartha which means
“wish fulfilled”
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The Passing Away of Queen Maya
• In the palace, the
happiness of the King,
however, was followed
quickly by sorrow.
• Seven days after the
prince birth, the lovely
Queen Maya passed
away.
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Taking Care of the Baby Prince
• The Queen’s younger
sister, Prajapati,
became the prince's
foster mother and
brought him up with
loving care.
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Summary on Birth of Prince Siddhartha
• Prince Siddhartha was born about 2,500 years
ago into the royal family of the Shakyans.
• Prince’s father was King Shuddhodana, mother
was Queen Maya.
• He was born in Lumbini Park.
• He was named Siddhartha means “wish
fulfilled”.
• Prince’s mother passed away seven days after
his birth.
• His aunt, Prajapati brought him up since.
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Recap on today learning
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Prince Siddhartha was born about _____ years ago into the royal
family of the Shakyans.
How many tusks does the white elephant have in Queen’s Maya
dream?
Prince’s father was _____________, mother was ___________.
Prince Siddhartha was born in ___________.
Who is the Sage that made the prediction that Prince Siddhartha will
become a Buddha?
Why did the sage have mixed feeling when he saw Prince
Siddhartha?
Siddhartha means “___________”.
Prince Siddhartha’s mother passed away _____ days after his birth.
Who looked after Prince Siddhartha after his mother passed away?
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Growing Up &
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