Page 14 - HP2A 013 The legend of Gautama Buddha

Siddhartha was brought up by his

mother’s younger sister after he

died. Being destined by birth to a

life of a prince had three palaces

built for him. These palaces were

rotated for seasonal occupation. The

King wanted to make Siddhartha a

great king, and shielded him from

all religious teachings and from

the knowledge of human suffering.

When Siddhartha reached the age of

16, the king arranged his marriage

to Siddhartha’s cousin. According

to historical context, she gave birth