The life of Buddha

Sumedha (wise man) giving away all his fortunes to become an ascetic in the forest.

Ascetic Sumedha receiving his Sure Prediction of becoming a future Buddha from the Dipankara Buddha.

The Devas (Gods) imploring the Boddhisatta, a Santussita deva in Tusita heaven to be reborn on earth.

The marvellous birth of infant Siddhattha prince who pointing to the North, walked seven steps on lotuses.

The royal marriage of Prince Siddhattha and Princess Yododhara celebrated with great splendor at the Golden Palace.

The Four great Signs of the old, the sick, the dead and a serene mendicant monk, made Prince Siddhattha ponder about the unsatisfactoriness in life and renunciation.

Prince Siddhatta going forth in his renunciation of the worldly life.

The Prince Siddhattha’s Great Renunciation in search of Truth and Peace.

The Bodhisatta spent six years practicing austerities for the realization of Truth and the attainment of Enlightenment.

Mara (Evil One) and his army failed to prevent the Bodhisatta from attaining Enlightenment and finally also failed to capture the Golden Throne as well.

Prince Siddhattha attained Supreme Enlightenment and became the Buddha.

Tapussa and Bhallika (two merchant brothers) who offered their provision, received eight strands of hair from the Buddha as sacred objects of veneration.

The Buddha preached His first sermon to the five monks at the Deer park Varanasi.

The Buddha’s exhortation to His first Arahant disciple monks, “Let not the two of you take the same path to preach the Dhamma for the welfare and happiness of all”!

King Bimbisara offering his kingdom to the Buddha, who refused as He desired not for worldly enjoyment.

The Buddha performing the Twin Miracles in order to subdue the erroneous pride of His older royal relatives.

Young Prince Rahula prompted by his mother to ask for his inheritance, left behind by the Buddha after His renunciation.

The Buddha subsequently visited Rajagaha city where King Mimbisara came to page homage to the Buddha and His disciples.

The Buddha preaching peace at a dispute over the water of the Rohini river by the two warring factions.

The Buddha preaching peace at a dispute over the water of the Rohini river by the two warring factions.

The Buddha questioned a haughty hermit, Saccaka who was duly threatened by a celestial demon to answer accordingly, after being defeated.

The Buddha preaching the Abhidhamma (Higher Doctrine) to His former mother, now a Deva and others in Tavatimasa Heaven.

A beautiful lady, Cinca Manavika falsely accused the Buddha in the presence of monks and laity, at an August assembly.

The Buddha tamed a celestial ogre, Alavaka, who then took refuge in the Triple Gem of Buddhism.

The Buddha overcoming a cruel man, Angulimala who cut off the right index of passing travelers.

The Buddha subdued the celestial dragon, Nandopananda, through His disciple Maha Moggalana who also transformed himself into another dragon.

The Buddha expounding a doctrine to Baka Brahma in the higher heaven, to give him and his friends, the Light of Wisdom.

The Buddha subduing the fierce, drunken elephant, Nalagiri; released by the wicked Devadatta.

The Buddha taking care of a sick monk as a fraternal duty model example for His minks to emulate.

Mahaparinibbana - The Buddha's final passing away for the attainment of the Ultimate Deliverance; and Done, the Brahman distributing the Buddha's relics thereafter.