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Encyclopedia > King Siddartha

King Siddartha was the father of Mahavira.


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Ethics of Buddha and Buddhism by Sanderson Beck (9205 words)
Siddartha told him that he was purifying himself in order to achieve nirvana, and he promised to teach the king after he attained enlightenment.
Siddartha's son Rahula was also admitted to the community at the age of ten, but later a rule was made that minors under twenty could not join the community without permission from their parents.
King Ajatashatru, who had also listened to Mahavira, was eventually converted by the Buddha; but his previous evil intentions and actions prevented him from attaining the enlightenment he might have achieved in that life.
Life of Buddha 3 - America Burma Buddhist Association (419 words)
The King chose Princess Yasodara to be married to Prince Siddartha.
Now Prince Siddartha is able to enjoy the pleasures of being the ruler, exceeding the pleasures he was able to enjoy as a prince.
King Siddartha was very pleased by seeing the monk that he was able to continue to go to the game park.
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