This Learning Module concerns the origins of Buddhism and the life of its founder, Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha. Note that the Reading Assignments Page includes an account of the of the Buddha's first meeting with his father after the Buddha's enlightenment.
As always, the PHIL CAFE is available if you have questions about the course or want to share your observations. For example, are you suprised by the father's response? What is the purpose of the account of the Buddha meeting his father? I hope these are intriguing questions to you and that you'll find them worth pondering.
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