Siddartha Gautama Continued(Post 35)

The four things that Siddartha Gautama saw that led to his enlightenment was:

1. A decrepit old man with a cane.

2. A very sick man in the gutter.

3. A human corpse.

4. A Monk sitting quietly and peaceful amongst all the turmoil that surrounded him.

Siddartha Gautama left home to study with wise Hindu Bramins and learn what "it all" meant. After years of studying, he came away unsatisfied so he went out on his own in search of the truth. Professor McCullough says he believes this is when Siddartha Gautama took his first true steps to become the Buddha.