Question

Write a short essay on the doctrine of dependent origination (200 words)

Answer 1

It was in the Sixth Century B.C. that the world saw the light of Asia, that perfect embodiment of knowledge, courage, love and sacrifice whose heart overflowed with purest emotion. On seeing that human life was essentially fraught with misery and pain. That a shallow optimism was rooted in a deep pessimism, that behind the superficial momentary glow of sensual pleasure there lay the misery of old age, sickness and death; who moved by that spectacle to seek a remedy for men’s ills at the age of 29. Boldly left not only the material luxuries of the Shakya kingdom but also his beloved wife and more beloved now-born son, who had cemented the tie of love between his parents. He kicked away gold, women and fame the three universal fetters for man. After six years he found enlightenment as he emaciated under a tree near Gaya, dispelling the dark clouds of ignorance and conquering the prince of Evil, who then preached the truth he had discovered, without distinction of caste, creed of color.

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