This is more than a biography of the spiritual leader, they are lessons we all can learn from his life. This is an enjoyable venture exploring the world of spirituality and self-discovery, possibly leading to enlightenment. Buddha’s journey and teachings are still relevant to our modern life. - Summary by kirk202
Chapters
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King Suddhodana & Queen Maya Read by KirksVoice 6:52
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Maya’s Dream Read by KirksVoice 4:50
3
The Birth of Siddhartha Read by KirksVoice 5:05
4
Asita’s Prediction Read by KirksVoice 4:44
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Siddhartha at the Temple Read by KirksVoice 5:52
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Siddhartha’s First Meditiation Read by KirksVoice 5:22
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The Marriage of Siddhartha Read by KirksVoice 13:28
8
Siddhartha Leads a Life of Pleasure Read by KirksVoice 3:46
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The Three Encounters Read by KirksVoice 11:03
10
Gopa’s Dream Read by KirksVoice 8:37
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Siddhartha is Eager to Know the Great Truths Read by KirksVoice 6:28
12
Siddhartha Leaves His Father’s Palace Read by KirksVoice 2:46
13
Siddhartha the Hermit Read by KirksVoice 7:35
14
Gopa and Suddhodana Grieve Read by KirksVoice 6:13
15
The Doctrine of Arata Kalama Read by KirksVoice 3:51
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Siddhartha and King Vimbasara Read by KirksVoice 4:54
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Siddhartha Deserted by His First Disciples Read by KirksVoice 5:14
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Siddhartha Under the Tree of Knowledge Read by KirksVoice 8:26
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Mara’s Defeat Read by KirksVoice 9:27
20
Siddhartha Becomes the Buddha Read by KirksVoice 5:10
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Trapusha and Bhallika Read by KirksVoice 9:28
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The Buddha is Prepared to Preach the Doctrine Read by KirksVoice 5:47
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The Buddha Leaves for Benares Read by KirksVoice 4:02
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The Buddha Finds His Former Disciples Read by KirksVoice 8:50
25
The Story of the Hermit and the Hare Read by KirksVoice 8:54
26
The Story of Padmaka Read by KirksVoice 8:20
27
The Buddha at the Bamboo Grove Read by KirksVoice 7:34
28
Sariputra and Maugalyayana Read by KirksVoice 4:08
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The Buddha Pacifies the Malcontents of Rajagriha Read by KirksVoice 3:29
30
Suddhodana Sends Messengers to His son Read by KirksVoice 5:44
31
The Story of the Crane and the Fish Read by KirksVoice 9:34
32
The Story of Visvantara Read by KirksVoice 28:13
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The Story of Dharmapala Read by KirksVoice 4:57
34
Gopa’s Great Virtue Read by KirksVoice 3:47
35
Nanda Renounces Royalty Read by KirksVoice 4:46
36
The Buddha Leaves Kapilavastu Read by KirksVoice 5:00
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Anathapindika’s Offering Read by KirksVoice 8:13
38
The New Desciples Read by KirksVoice 4:57
39
Nanda’s Pride Read by KirksVoice 7:20
40
The Death of Suddhodana Read by KirksVoice 4:13
41
Mahaprajapati is Admitted to the Community Read by KirksVoice 8:16
42
The Buddha Exposes the Imposters Read by KirksVoice 6:23
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Suprabha Read by KirksVoice 5:47
44
Virupa Read by KirksVoice 6:26
45
Sinca’s Deceit Read by KirksVoice 5:25
46
The Buddha Tames a Wild Buffalo Read by KirksVoice 4:05
47
Dissension Among the Monks Read by KirksVoice 5:41
48
Kuvalauya the Dancer Read by KirksVoice 5:27
49
The God Alavaka Defeated by the Buddha Read by KirksVoice 7:28
50
Devadatta expelled from the Community Read by KirksVoice 4:19
51
Ajatasatru’s Treachery Read by KirksVoice 6:38
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The Death of Devadatta Read by KirksVoice 7:42
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Prasenajit and Ajatiasatru Read by KirksVoice 4:40
54
The Buddha Teaches the Doctrine Read by KirksVoice 2:47
55
The Buddha and the Shepherd Read by KirksVoice 6:24
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The Buddha Instructs the Monks of Vaisali Read by KirksVoice 4:37
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The Meal at Cunda’s Read by KirksVoice 2:42
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The Buddha Enters Nirvana Read by KirksVoice 3:46
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