The Life of Buddha Shakyamuni.

 

Introductory

According to the traditional dating, Buddha Shakyamuni ( Shakya thub-pa ), also known as Gautama Buddha ( Gau-ta-ma ), living in the interval from 566 to 485 years before Christ Central Highlands in North India. The sources of Buddhism has many different narratives about his life, over time, the more detailed the gradual appearance. For these materials the first Buddhist literature was written only after three centuries after the Buddha's death, hardly know the accuracy of the details found in this narrative. Moreover, because some of the details in the text appear later than the other details, we do not have sufficient reason to disregard their value. Much more could have been continued mouth after other details were written.
Moreover, traditional biographies of great Buddhist masters, including the Buddha, often written as teaching purposes, not for storing historical documents. More specifically, biographies of great masters have been written in a way to teach and inspire Buddhist is pursuing a spiritual path, go to liberation and enlightenment. So, to get the benefit from the story of the life of the Buddha, we need to understand the story in context and analyze the lessons that we can learn from it.

Sources

The earliest sources on the life of the Buddha include, within the Theravada Buddhist scriptures, some from the Pali Majjhima Nikaya ( Collection of Middle -Length The Discourses , Pali: Majjhima Nikaya ) and from the Theravada sect different, some scriptures on Vinaya, concerning the rules of monastic discipline. However, each of these texts address only a small piece of the life of Buddha.
The first report appeared in more extensive examination of the Buddhism in the late second century BC, as Beijing University The ( Great Matters , Sanskrit: Mahàvastu ) of schools Mahasanghikas (Mahasanghika school) of Theravada. Although not part of Tripitaka ( sDe-snod gsum , Sanskrit Tripitaka , Three Baskets ), this text has additional details, in addition Tripitaka ( sDe-snod gsum , Sanskrit Tripitaka , Three Baskets ), such as Buddha was born a prince in the royal family. A poem appeared in the texts of schools Sarvastivada, belongs Theravada is: Popular Magic Economics ( The Extensive Play Sutra , Sanskrit: Lalitavistara Sutra ). The Mahayana scriptures on the back of this work ( rGya-cher-rol pa'i MDO ) has borrowed and elaborated in detail based on the previous version, for example by explaining that Germany Shakyamuni attained enlightenment long before, and the incarnation as Prince Siddhartha in order to prove the only way to achieve enlightenment, to guide them.
Finally, some of these biographies are included in the Tipitaka Sweden . The most famous is the Legend of The Life of Buddha ( Deeds of the Buddha , Sangs-rgyas-kyi spyod-pa-Bya-ba'i zhes snyan-chen-po ngag , Sanskrit: Buddhacarita ) by poet Ashvaghosha ( RTA-dbyangs ) written in the first century AD. These texts also appear later in the tantra, as in the Chakrasamvara (' Khor-lo bde-mchog ). Here, we find that while the narrative appears as Germany Shakyamuni, preached Paramita Sutra majority ( Sutras on Far-Reaching Discriminating Awareness, Sher-phyin MDO , Prajnaparamita Sutras , Perfection of Wisdom Sutras ), Buddha simultaneously transformed into Germany Dorje (Vajradhara) and taught tantra.
From each account, we can learn something and get inspired. However, mainly consider the text describing the historical Buddha.

Dan Birth, Life and Mind Drain teenage Ly

According to the report, the earliest German Shakyamuni ( Shakya thub-pa ) was born into a family of warriors, nobles wealthy country Shakyamuni (Shakya), which is the capital city of Kapilavastu ( Kapilavastu , Ser-skya'i Gnas ), located on the border between India and Nepal today. There is no mention of him being a prince in a royal family. Only in the later narrative comes to his new born prince and named Siddhartha ( Siddhartha , Don-grub ). His father was Suddhodana (Shuddhodana, Zas gtsang-ma ). In the following text, the identity of his mother he was Maya (Maya-devi, Lha-mo sGyu- 'phrul-ma ) also appear, as well as accounts of the Buddha was conceived miraculously in the dream, she saw Maya six white elephant tusks went into her side and prophecy of sage Asita (ASITA), that child will become a great king or a sage noble. Later, also describing the pure birth of Buddha from his mother's side in a place not far from Kapilavastu, in the garden Forest TyNi (Lumbini Grove, Lumbi-na'i tshal ), the He walked seven steps at birth and saying, "I have arrived", along with the death of his mother after his birth.
As a youth, Buddha lived a life of joy. He is married and has a son, Rahula (Rahula, sGra-gcan 'dzin ). In the following text the name of his wife is Yasodhara (Yashodhara, Grags' dzin-ma ). However, at age twenty-nine, Buddha renounce family life and his royal heritage, spiritual seekers become a wandering mendicant ( dge-sbyong , Sanskrit: shramana ).
It is important look into the mind of the Buddha detachment in the social context and the time at that time. When you become spiritual seekers wandering beggar, Buddha did not abandon his wife and children, so that they alone live in poverty. Sure, they were wealthy families crowded His care. Moreover, the Buddha of the warrior caste that is sure one day he will have to leave the family to the battlefields. The family of a soldier to accept this, because it is the duty of man. Warriors in ancient India did not bring their families to the barracks.
Although the battle may be against the enemies outside, but the real battle is against the enemy side in us, and this is the battle that Buddha had gone to fight. Buddha left his family for this purpose, indicating that the duty of a spiritual seekers, devoted his life to pursue a purpose. However, in the modern world of ours, if left home to become ordained and launch party in this battle, we need to ensure that your family will be well cared for. This means that not only worried about the needs of your spouse and your children, but also for our aging parents again. However, even if we have to leave home or not the duty of a Buddhist spiritual path to follow is to alleviate suffering, overcome by passion for pleasure, as Buddha did .
To overcome suffering, Buddha wanted to understand the nature of birth, aging, sickness, death, rebirth, sadness and ignorance. Some time later, a more extensive text of this appearance, the last episode of Channa, coachman, take a trip Buddha traveled through the city. When he saw the sick, the elderly, people die and ascetic, Channa explained to him understand about these people. Thus, the Buddha clearly identify the true suffering that people have experienced and possible ways to escape suffering.
The episode involves getting the help of the coachman on the spiritual path relative concerned with the details of Arjuna in the Bhagavad Gita ( srid-sgrub ), heard his charioteer Krishna (' Dom-pa nag-po ) about the urgency of pursuing the obligation of a warrior like him, and fought in a battle in opposition to his loved ones. In both cases, the Buddhist and Hindu devotees, we can see a deeper meaning beyond the walls of his comfortable life, with what is familiar and never abandon the duty to find out the truth. In each case, perhaps the chariot represents the vehicle of consciousness leads to liberation, and the coachman's words express the motivation that chariot, namely the truth about reality.

Tu Education and Enlightenment

As a single person wandering range religion, Buddha studied with two teachers on methods to reach the level of different concentration ( bsam-gtan , Sanskrit dhyana ) and the formless. Although he was able to reach deep states of perfect concentration, not experience significant pain crude, or even happy mediocrity of the world, but he was not satisfied. The higher state of consciousness brought only temporarily alleviate, not permanent relief for the sensation of pollution, and certainly did not kill those suffering misfortune, but his deeper sought to overcome. He then practiced extreme ascetic practices with five fellow, but the way this practice does not eliminate the deeper issues related to rebirth no control (" khor- three , Sanskrit: samsara ). The Buddha fasted terminate after six years of ascetic waterfront Ni Contact Zen (Nairanjana River, Nai-ranyja Chu-bo-na ), along with the girl Gia Tu Da (Sujata, Legs-par skyes adjoin ) offered him a bowl of rice milk, only appear in the narrative forward.
For us, Buddha's example shows that we should not just be satisfied with the retreat complete, or achieve sense of "sublimation" through meditation, not to mention the artificial means such as drugs. Going into a deep coma, or torture or punishment itself is not the solution. We must take full path to liberation and enlightenment, not satisfied with the spiritual means we can not give to these goals.
After waive entrance ascetic Buddha sitting in meditation alone in the jungle to win the fear. Inside the mind of fear is love and attachment fall into the "I" can not exist, even though they are stronger attitude inspires seeking fun and entertainment hidden inside. Therefore, in the work of Falun sharp weapon ( Blo-sbyong mtshon-cha'i 'khor-lo ) in the 10th century BC, the Indian guru Dharmarakshita ( Dharma-rakshi-ta ) used the image of peacocks wandering in the woods toxic to represent the bodhisattva use and metabolism of toxic emotions of greed, to help them escape the attention craving and clinging fall take a "me" impossible.
After carefully meditating Buddha fully enlightened him at thirty-five years old. The narrative of the following provides details about the enlightenment under a Bodhi tree (byang-chub-kyi shing) in Bodh Gaya (Bodh Gaya, rDo-rje gdan) today, after prevent successful attacks of Mara (bDud). The Mara jealousy was trying to prevent Buddha's enlightenment by turning out the scary images or temptation, to disturb the Buddha's meditation under the Bodhi tree.
In the first narrative First, the Buddha was fully enlightened by achieving three types of knowledge: knowledge integrity of all his past lives, karma and rebirth of all living beings, and the Four Noble Truths. The narrative goes on to explain that after the enlightenment, the Buddha gained omniscient.

Teaching and Establishment Sangha

After the achievement of liberation and enlightenment, the Buddha was reluctant to teach others the only way to achieve such success. He felt that no one understands this. However, the gods Brahma (Brahma, Tshang-pa ) and Sakka (Indra, dBang-po ), who pleaded him to teach. According to the teachings of Brahmanism which later developed into Hinduism, Brahma is the god created the universe and Sakka is the King of the gods. In his plea, Brahma told Buddha that the world will suffer more chronic painful if the Buddha did not teach, and at least some people would understand his words.
This detail may be a satirical element indicating the wins of the teachings of the Buddha, to overcome the traditional method of Indian spirituality of his time. After all, if even the greatest gods also recognize that the world needs the teachings of the Buddha, because they lack the means to help sentient beings suffering permanently terminated; we are ordinary disciple, also need these teachings more. Moreover, in the image of Buddhism Brahma represents the pride man.Niem wrong message to god that he is omnipotent creative level, represents the epitome of mistaken belief in self exist as a "me" impossible - namely a "me" can control everything in life. Such misguided belief will surely bring disappointment and suffering. Only Buddha's teachings about how each of us exists How will devote the way leading to the killing of foot pain really and truly create causes suffering.
Accepting the request of Brahma and Sakka, the Buddha came to Sa Nac (Sarnath) and in Deer Park (Deer Park, Ri-Dags-kyi Gnas , Sanskrit: Mrgadava ), he taught the Four Noble Truths to his peers in the past. In Buddhist imagery, deer symbolizes gentleness, therefore, the Buddha taught a gentle means, avoid the extremes of hedonism and asceticism neo.
Soon after, a youth in Benares (Varanasi, Va-ra-na-si ) joined Nearby follow the Buddha as wandering mendicant, keeping strict celibate lifestyle. Parents who became the disciple and started experimental group made ​​for mendicants. When someone in the sangha was fully trained and qualified, the Buddha sent him out to teach others. In this way, the disciples follow Buddha mendicant rapid development and soon, they settled and formed the community "clergy" in separate places.
Buddha organized communities increase This travel to the principles practice. The monk, if we may use this term at the beginning, candidates can receive join the community, but they must follow some certain limits to avoid the collision with the secular authorities. So, the Buddha did not allow the criminals, who serves as the royal army, for example, the slave has not been released, and those suffering from infectious diseases such as leprosy join the community clergy. Moreover, those under twenty years of age will not be accepted. Buddha wanted to avoid any trouble and ensure the respect of the people for the monastic community and the Dharma. This shows us that, as disciples of the Buddha, we should respect the local customs and act with respect, so people have a good impression of Buddhism and thus, they respect Buddhism.
Not long after that, the Buddha returned to the kingdom of Magadha (Magadha, Yul ma-ga-DHA ), which is located in Bodh Gaya. He was King Bimbisara (Bimbisara, gZugs-can snying-po ) , who became a benefactor and a disciple of the Buddha, invited to the capital, Rajgir (Rajagrha, rGyal-po'i khab ) - Rajgir is today. There, the friends Shariputra (Shariputra, Sha-ri'i bu ) and Moggallana (Maudgalyayana, Mo'u dgal-gyi bu ) also joined the sangha is growing and becoming the Buddha some of the closest disciples of Him.
Within a year after achieving enlightenment, the Buddha has returned to his hometown was Kapilavastu, where his son Rahula is also part enter the Sangha. Earlier, another brother of the Buddha's mother Nan (Nanda, dGa'-bo ) handsome, also left his family and joined the sangha. Buddha's father, King Suddhodana (Shuddhodana), very sad because no one lineage, so the king had requested the Buddha that in the future, a son of the family must be approved by the new parents to join the sangha. Buddha totally agree. Score this report shows that the Buddha was not ruthless with his father, which shows the importance of avoiding generate antipathy toward Buddhism, especially in our family.
There is a detailed production the latter is about the Buddha met his family when he used to come untied psychic Tam Tam Thien Cross, or according to some documents, the Realm of Heaven Somewhere rate (Tushita, dGa'-lDan ) to teaching His mother teaches, who was reborn in this world. This shows the importance of filial gratitude and pay for her mother.

The Development of the Sangha

The monastic community of the Buddha in the beginning was small, no more than twenty people. Each autonomous community boundaries and follow the path set out by the monks alms. Actions and decisions of each community shall comply with the unanimous vote of the group to avoid discord. No one is set to be the only person with the authority. Instead, Buddha instructed them to increase the teaching view is power. Even the precepts sangha can change, if necessary, but any changes you make should be based on the consensus of the community.
King Bimbisara was recommended to accept the Buddha percentage of the mendicant other groups, such as Jainism (Jains, gCer-bu-pa ) , celebrated revealed Penance four month period (gso-sbyong, Skt. uposhadha). According to this practice members of the monastic community will gather at the beginning of each quarter of each lunar month to discuss the teaching. Buddha agreed, which shows him open to the proposal was the custom of the time. In fact, the Buddha has created a model for many aspects of community spirit and structure of the sermons according to Jainism. Great Need Dung (Mahavira), the founder of Jainism, lived before Buddha for half a century.
Not long after that, Shariputra (Shariputra) has asked the Buddha established rules of the monastic precepts. However, the Buddha decided to wait until specific problems arise then made ​​a vow to avoid the recurrence of a similar case. Buddha used this way for both types of behavior, the destruction of natural behavior, bad for someone committed, and the moral neutrality acts prohibited for certain people in a some cases, for some reason. Therefore, the rules ( 'Dul-three, Sanskrit: vinaya ) is very pragmatic and formed special, with the main concern of the Buddha is to avoid problems and not create sex offenses .
Based on these rules, the Buddha set out to recite the four month period increased opportunity, along with the monks publicly acknowledged any transgression public. The expulsion from the sangha would happen to the most serious violations, in addition, the transgression only to undergo a probationary period. At later time, the meeting was organized like twice a month.
The practice of the Buddha next problem is the retreat of the rainy season ( dbyar-Gnas, Sanskrit: varshaka ), during This time, the monks have in place, avoid traveling. The purpose is to prevent harm to crops when the monks had to cross the plains, the roads flooded. The key to preserve the rainy season retreat led to the establishment of fixed monasteries. Again, this development occurred as to avoid any damage for the lay community and gain their respect. The construction of permanent monastery was approved because it is real.
Starting retreat lock the second season onwards, the Buddha had spent twenty-five season retreat in the forest Member States (Jetavana, rGyal-bu-rGyal-byed kyi tshal ) outside Sravasti (Shravasti, gNyan-Yod ) , the capital of the kingdom short sentence (Koshala, Ko-sa-la ). Here, traders Anathapindaka (Anathapindada, Zas-sbyin mGon-med ) has built a monastery for Buddha and his monks, and King Pasedena (Prasenajit, rGyal-po-rGyal GSA ) is protected additional support for the sangha. Abbey Life in America Anathapindaka member (Jetavana) is where many major events that occurred during the life of the Buddha. The most famous event is the beating of his chief director of the six major schools of heathen in his time, in a contest psychic development.
Today, none of us can perform miracles relief practice. However, the Buddha uses psychic instead argued to defeat his opponents indicates that when the minds of others not open to argument, then the best way to convince them of the value of understanding of themselves as they demonstrate to show the level of employment and evidence of their behavior. There is a saying in English: "Action speaks louder than words buzz".

Establishment Division Ni

In the latter now preaching of the Buddha, he set up a community of nuns in Vaishali (Vaishali, Yangs-pa-can ), at the request of his aunt, Ms. Ma Ha Ba Ba Xa Recommended (Mahaprajapati, dgu'i Skye-chen-mo-mo bdag ) . At first, his reluctance to initiate such a Romanian delegation, but then he decided that it can be done, if He established more than the nuns vow, than monks. In doing so, the Buddha did not mean that fewer women than men discipline and the need for more attention to it by keeping more than the world. Rather, he feared the establishment of a Romanian delegation will bring notoriety and his teachings will soon end. Above all, the Buddha wanted to avoid disrespect of the masses everywhere, so, Romanian delegation to overcome any suspicion of immoral behavior.
However, generally speaking, the Buddha did not hesitate in establishing discipline and willing to remove a smaller number of rules, if they are deemed unnecessary. His policy shows the dynamic of the two truths - the deepest truth and the truth respecting the convention in accordance with local customs. Although in deepest truth, there is no problem with the Romanian delegation set; however, to avoid the often overlooked Buddhist population there should be more discipline for the nuns. According to the deepest truth is though what society says is not a problem; However, according to conventional truth, the Buddhist community deserve public respect and trust is important. So, in this age of modern society and, where possible disrespect to Buddhism if there is any prejudice caused to the nuns or women in general, or for any minority group because of the Buddhist tradition, then follow the spirit of the Buddha, we will modify the customs that they conform to the standards of the time.
After all, tolerance and compassion introspection is the key principles in the teaching of the Buddha. For example, he encourages Buddhists, who had previously supported another religious community, should continue to support this. In hyperthermia, He was also instructed members to care for each other. For example, if a sick monk, the other monks must take care of them, because all the members of the Buddhist family. This is an important precept for all lay Buddhists.

Methods of Teaching of the Buddha

Buddha taught people just live by his example, just by his only teacher. About the only teacher, he applied two methods, depending on the time he was preaching to a group or an individual. Before the audience group, Buddha expounded in the form of lectures, often repeating each point with different words, so the audience could remember more. However, when the ban is only for individual teachers, usually after the meal, but a family that had invited him and his monks, the Buddha will use a different approach. He never oppose or challenge the listener's point of view, that will accept their stance and raised questions to help the listener clarify their thoughts. In this way, Buddha led the audience to improve their position and gradually gain a deeper understanding of reality. One example is the Buddha leading a proud caste Brahmin priests understand that excellence is not derived from the Vietnam-class person is born, but from the development of their good qualities .
Another example is that of the Buddha's instructions for a desperate mother who brings her child determined to see the Buddha and his van to help revive the baby. Buddha told her mother to bring him a mustard seed from a house where death never happened, and he will see what can be done to help her son. That woman went out from door-to-door, but every family has deceased. Gradually, she realized that everyone must die and so she was able to calm your mind to bring her child cremated.
The teaching of the Buddha shows us that while helping others solve personal problems, it is best not to confront them. The most effective way is to help them to think for themselves. However, for those groups who want to learn about the teachings, we need to explain frankly and clearly.

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Seven years before Buddha's nirvana, cousin of His jealousy is Devadatta (Devadatta, Lhas-byin ) has won the leadership machinations of his sangha. Similarly, Prince Asajatu (Ajatashatru, Ma-skyes dgra ) also plotted usurpation of his father, King Bimbisara, the ruler of Magadha. So should the two plotted together planning. Prince Asajatu sought to assassinate King Bimbisara, and finally the king to abandon the throne, the throne for his son. Seeing the success of Prince Asajatu, Devadatta was assassinated by Prince Buddha, but every stratagem failed to kill him.
Then Devadatta tried to entice increasing interest we leave Buddha far by claiming that their "holy" than his cousin, and therefore, has proposed a system of stricter discipline. According to the book "Purity" ( The Path of Purification, Pali: Magga ) University of enunciation (Buddhaghosa), a teacher of Theravada Buddhism in fourth century BC, the proposals Devadatta Reach Multi give monks, including the right:

• wear a patch from rags,
  
• only three robes worn alone,
  
• begging for food and never received an invitation to go for a meal,
  
• do not miss home when seeking alms,
  
• Using a turn off the food bowl is life
  
• just eat from his bowl
  
• reject all other food,
  
• just live in the forest,
  
• living under the tree,
  
• the outdoors, not indoors,
  
• mainly live in the tomb site,
  
• pleased with how his abode found while going from one place to another,
  
• sleep sitting, never sleeping

The Buddha said that if we do want to increase the application of this rule, the more also, but He does not force anyone to do so. However, some of his monks chose to follow Devadatta, leaving the Buddha's Sangha and Sangha up their own.
According to Theravada Buddhism, the additional discipline by Devadatta set out of thirteen well-known as the first track ( Pali: dhutanga ) . The tradition of monks living in the forest still be found, for example in Thailand today, apparently derived from this practice. His Oscar Lettuce (Mahakashyapa, ' Od-chen-po bsrung ), a disciple of the Buddha, is the most famous practitioners of the discipline to follow it strictly. Many forms of this rule are the mendicants (Sanskrit: sadhus ) followed, in the Hindu tradition. The practice of them seems to be a continuation of the tradition of wandering mendicant reach directed at the Buddha.
Mahayana have a similar list for the first twelve virtues peculiar momentum ( sbyangs-pa'ispaceyon-tan Sanskrit: dhutaguna ) . Nomenclature leave it "does not miss home when walking through", adding that "even he has been thrown in the trash," combined two points "begging" and "only eat from his bowl" into one. The mahasiddhas Tantric ( grub-chen-po thob, Sanskrit: mahasiddha ) of Indian tradition later by the majority of this rule. The position is available in both religion, Mahayana Buddhism and Hinduism.
The separated from the Buddhist tradition has been strengthened, and founded a monastic order another - for example, in modern times, the establishment of a separate Buddhist center - not a problem. This act, in itself does not create a "break glass in the community of monks," one of the five grave (lnga mtshams-med) . However, Devadatta made ​​the glass break and commit a crime like that, because monks group split and his followers have adopted an extreme malice toward the community of monks and Buddha they vehemently criticized. According to some reports, the intention of the glass break this vicious lasted several centuries. [Back to the list of five grave, see: Bodhisattva Vow weight.] The narrative of the glass break to see the Buddha extremely tolerant and are not advocates of basic. If his followers want to apply strict discipline than what he had set out for them, it's okay; and if they do not want it also. No one is forced to practice what the Buddha taught. Even if a monk or nun who wants to leave the congregation also. However, it is extremely negative split the Buddhist communities, especially communities of monks and nuns separate into two or more groups in which one or both of the groups with extreme malice together, trying Center discredit or destroy each other. Even taking part in one of the sectarian conflict and later participated in the campaign of hatred against the other faction is extremely harmful. However, if one of the groups involved in acts of sabotage or harm, or harm the rule applies, then compassion where you would call the people aware of the dangers of joining that group. However, your engine when work must never be mixed with aversion, anger, or desire for revenge.

Buddha

Although the achievements were freed, Buddha overcame death usual lack of control; however, at the age of eighty-one, Buddha decided to teach his disciples to understand impermanence would be beneficial, and he left his body. Before doing this, He gave His attendant Ananda (Ananda, Kun-dga'-bo ) a chance to ask him to live and teach longer, but Ananda did not understand the suggestion Buddha's attention. This suggests that the Buddha taught only when there is a request, and if no one claims or care anymore and he will go elsewhere, where he can make a lot more beneficial. The presence and teachings of a master depending on the disciples.
Then in Kushinagar (Kushinagara, Ku-sha'i Grong-Khyer, Gnas rtsva-mchog ) , at the home of Chunda (Chunda), Buddha falls seriously ill after a meal because your life using this benefactor offered him and his group of monks. In the final moments, the Buddha told the monks that if they have any doubts or questions have no answer, they should rely on his teachings and precepts of their principles . Things that will now be their teacher. So, the Buddha states that each person must answer their questions from the teachings that. No one has absolute authority to give answers. Then the Buddha passed away.
Chunda was totally distraught that he had poisoned the Buddha. But Ananda comforted the owner of this position, saying that in fact he has created immense goodness karma, or "merit" big as offerings to Buddha's last meal before his death.
Tea Ceremony Pi was celebrated for the Buddha, and his remains were located in an stupas - monuments containing relics - especially in places become four major pilgrimage shrine for Buddhists:

• Lumbini, the birth place of Buddha,
  
• Bodhgaya, where Buddha achieved enlightenment,
  
• Sa Nac, where he gave the first Dharma,
  
• Kushinagar, where his death.

Conclude

The different Buddhist traditions have different narratives of the life of Buddha. The difference shows that each traditional notions of how the Buddha and what we can learn from his example.

• The only Theravada texts about the historical Buddha. He set an example by practicing intensely how to achieve enlightenment, we will learn how to devote.
  
• According to the general text of Mahayana, the Buddha gained enlightenment from a previous life period increased. By marketing a life with twelve enlightened, he taught us that enlightenment requires practice forever for the benefit of all beings.
  
• According to the narrative of the Supreme Yogacara blackouts (anuttarayoga tantra), it appeared as Buddha Shakyamuni preached Paramita Sutra Da ( The Sutra on Far-Reaching Discriminateing Awareness , The Prajnaparamita Sutras) , simultaneously Germany Vajra Tri (Vajradhara) teaching Tantra. This suggests that the practice of Tantric teachings based purely on the Middle Topic (Madhyamaka) to zero Minister (voidness).

Therefore, we can learn many useful things from each one written on the life of the Buddha, and get inspiration from many different levels.END=VIETNAMESE TRANSLATE ENGLISH BY=THICH CHAN TANH.THE MIND OF ENLIGHTMENT.WORLD VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST ORDER=VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST NUN=GOLDEN LOTUS MONASTERY=THE EIGHTHFOLD PATH.AUSTRALIA,SYDNEY.23/4/2015.