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Siddhartha, was the son of a chief of the Sakya clan. He had a sheltered upbringing within the palace. His first journey into the world outside was traumatic. When he saw an old man, a sick man and a corpse he realised that the decay and destruction of the human body was inevitable. He left the palace and set out in search of his own truth. After many attempts he finally attained enlightenment, and came to be known as Buddha. He taught dhamma or the path of righteous living. Sutta Pitaka is mainly focus on the teaching of Buddha. According to Buddhist philosophy, the world is transient (anicca) and constantly changing; it is also soulless (anatta) as there is nothing permanent or eternal in it. Within this transient world, sorrow (dukkha) is intrinsic to human existence. The Buddha emphasised individual agency and righteous action as the means to escape from the cycle of rebirth and attain self realisation and nibbana.

What is the meaning of the term 'Buddha'?

The Enlightened One

The correct answer is Option (4) → The Enlightened One

Buddha means the Enlightened One.

Inspired by this encounter, Siddhartha made the determination to embrace the same path. Subsequently, he departed from the palace, embarking on a quest to unearth his own truth. During his journey, he explored various routes, including the path of extreme bodily mortification, which ultimately brought him to the brink of death. However, abandoning these rigorous methods, Siddhartha turned his focus to deep meditation. Through dedicated meditation spanning several days, he ultimately achieved a state of enlightenment. This profound transformation earned him the title of the Buddha, signifying the Enlightened One.