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Maha's Accomplishments

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An important event in the Buddha's life was the founding of the Bhikkhuni order of nuns. In the early days of
Buddhism, women were not allowed to join the monastic order; only men were allowed to become monks. But, as the
Buddha's teachings spread, women who want to adhere to them started to congregate around monastic groups in search of safety and direction. After Maha Prajapati Gotami, the Buddha's foster mother, requested the Buddha's approval to allow women to join the monastic order, the Bhikkhuni order was established. The Buddha first turned down her request because he didn't think women were capable of achieving the ultimate spiritual accomplishments.
As a result of Maha Prajapati Gotami's persistence, the Buddha eventually changed …show more content…

The Bhikkhunis practiced meditation and other spiritual disciplines in order to reach enlightenment. They lived in monastic communities and adhered to the same rules and precepts as the
Bhikkhus or monks.
Last but not least, the founding of the Bhikkhuni order was a crucial turning point in both the Buddha's life and the development of Buddhism. While questioning gender conventions and promoting women's spiritual equality, it provided women with access to spiritual teachings and chances for spiritual growth. The caste system, a social structure that dominated in ancient India and was based on birth and occupation, was fiercely opposed by the Buddha. According to the caste system, people were born into a specific caste, and their social rank and occupation were decided by their caste. The Buddha opposed this system and preached that all people are created equal and that one's value is derived from one's deeds, not from one's birth. He emphasized that anyone, regardless of caste or social background, might attain enlightenment via their deeds and spiritual practice. The Buddha explicitly rejected the caste system and advocated …show more content…

While Jesus did not totally rule out the possibility of miracles, he cautioned his disciples against exaggerating their importance. Buddhist teachings advocate cultivating wisdom, morality, and mental discipline rather than performing miraculous deeds in order to achieve spiritual enlightenment. According to the Buddha, true spiritual development comes from a thorough comprehension of reality and the growth of within traits like compassion, equanimity, and knowledge. In conclusion, the Buddha approached miracles with caution and practicality. He didn't acknowledge the potential of paranormal events, but he thought they shouldn't be used as a means of spiritual growth. Instead, enlightenment requires a focused effort to develop one's inner attributes and understand the nature of reality via personal experience and insight. He invited his student Ananda to be by his side and said he would soon pass away. The Buddha then instructed Ananda to prepare a location where he could lay down and invite his followers to surround him. The "Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta," his final instruction, explains the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path. He offered it to his

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