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3. What is meant by Great Renunciation ?

Answer 1

The Great Renunciation or Great Departure is the traditional term for the departure of Gautama Buddha from his palace at Kapilavastu to live a life as an ascetic. It is called the Great Renunciation because it is regarded as a great sacrifice.

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Answer 2

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Name given to the important event in the Buddha's life at the age of 29 when he left his father's palace and abandoned the world to become a homeless mendicant. A popular theme in art and literature, the Buddha is depicted riding out on his white horse, Kanthaka accompanied by his charioteer, Channa

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