The Four Sights Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 sights?
A
Old age, illness, death, holy man
2
Q
Why did Siddhartha leave the palace?
A
He was curious and wanted to see what existed outside the walls.
3
Q
What did the 4 sights show him?
A
That these happened to everyone, and could happen to you no matter your wealth or status.
4
Q
Why did Siddhartha give away his luxuries?
A
Believed it was keeping him ignorant and therefore suffering.
