Buddhism (Post 41)

When Siddhartha Gautama meditated under the Bodhi tree he went through three temptations. One of the temptations was from the demon Mara. Mara sent beautiful woman to tempt Siddhartha Gautama. This was the temptation of the flesh. Siddhartha Gautama was not tempted. Another temptation was the temptation of the spirit. Ferocious demons tried to frighten him by lighting bolts and missiles. Siddhartha Gautama touched the ground showing he had the right to stay where he was. Another temptation was the temptation of pride. Mara told Siddhartha Gautama it would be pointless and profitless to try and teach others. Siddhartha Gautama again resisted. After Siddhartha Gautama resisted all temptations he passed through all stages of awareness. He achieved the goal and became enlightened. He became the Buddha.