'Buddhism is a large and complex subject, and we should be wary of generalizations made on the basis of familiarity with any single part. In particular, statements which begin 'Buddhists believe...' or 'Buddhism teaches...' must be treated with circumspection'

(Few sentences here referring to what generally buddhism is. Need a reference for it. Use quote that 28% of British believe in reincarnation to emphasise the spread of the teaching of Buddhism)

Siddharta Gautama (563-483 BCE) was born into a wealthy family. His father, Suddhodana, owned many palaces. His birth was surrounded by mysterious events, records state that he was conceived when his mother, Maya, dreamed that a white elephant had entered her side (From The Nidanakatha, a biography of The Buddha)

This was later translated to mean that the child would become either a great emperor or religious leader. In the Buddha's early life his father was so afraid that his son would leave him to pursue his destiny, made him try to protect him from unpleasantness. He used to make sure the streets by the palace were filled with happy people and free from illness, disease and old age

Right Speech deals with refraining from falsehood such as telling lies or not telling the truth, slandering or saying bad things about other people; harsh words and frivolous talks such as gossiping. On the opposite side truthful, constructive, thoughtful speech is to be enhanced.

'Life does have many beautiful and enjoyable aspects, but these also cause suffering because they do not last and the more beautiful and enjoyable, the more suffering occurs when they pass....This is why even people who seem to have everything are still unhappy'

This sermon was preached to the five ascetics who were his former companions at the Deer Park in Isipatana (now called Sarnath), near Benares, India. Many devas and Brahmas (angels and gods) were present to listen to the discourse.

SAMADHI (Concentrated mind in meditation)

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