Question

What happened when Siddhartha reached enlightenment?

Answer 1

While traveling through the forest, he meets the Buddha. They chat for a bit, and Siddhartha explains that he cannot reach enlightenment through others' teachings. Siddhartha leaves the Buddha and feels like his life is beginning anew.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Enlightenment. One day, seated beneath the Bodhi tree (the tree of awakening) Siddhartha became deeply absorbed in meditation, and reflected on his experience of life, determined to penetrate its truth. He finally achieved Enlightenment and became the Buddha.