Birth of the Buddha

The Birth of the Buddha:

• Born 500CE in Lumbini in Southern Nepal
• Father=King
• Mother=Queen

Queen's Dream:

• a white elephant came from heaven & entered the womb.
• told her she would give birth to holy child & when he was born he would achieve perfect wisdom.

Birth:

• 10 months later: stopped in Lumbini Gardens and gave birth to Siddhartha
• Could immediately walk and talk without support
• Walked 7 steps and with every step=lotus flower
• He then…