Buddhism

Overview

In this episode of Devlok, Devdutt Pattanaik explores Siddhartha's transformation into Buddha. Born to a protective father who tried to shield him from life's hardships due to a prophecy about his future, Siddhartha lived in luxury until he encountered four forms of human suffering outside his palace. These experiences led him to abandon his royal life in search of answers, ultimately achieving enlightenment through meditation. As Buddha, he established organized institutions to spread his teachings among locals, pioneering a revolutionary approach to spiritual instruction, with his philosophy eventually evolving into three distinct branches: Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana.