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Who was the Buddha?

Episode 31 10:10

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Hey history detectives! Join Mira (9) and Finn (7) as we uncover the incredible story of Prince Siddhartha! Imagine living in a gigantic, beautiful palace, having everything you could ever want... and then deciding to walk away from it all! That's exactly what this real-life prince did centuries ago! Why? He wanted to understand why people felt sad or worried. His journey is an epic adventure!

We’ll talk about how he left his comfy home, traveled far, and eventually sat under one very important tree for 49 days straight, leading to the celebration we call Bodhi Day. Find out what happened when he finally stood up—he became the Buddha! Learn about his amazing discoveries regarding patience and kindness that changed the world forever. Over 500 million people follow his peaceful teachings today! Get ready for an episode full of wisdom and adventure!

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