RELIGIONS
BUDDHISM
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Question
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Why did the Buddha become thin from lack of food?
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Nobody would give him alms.
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He fasted for spiritual reasons.
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Famine spread over the country.
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He was locked away in a tower.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -According to Buddhist tradition, this Buddha’s holy form as the ‘Fasting Buddha’ serves as a reminder and inspiration of Buddha’s difficult journey to achieve enlightenment. The figure depicts the strength Buddha’s desire to assist others while subjecting his body to extreme conditions to achieve enlightenment.
Detailed explanation-2: -After spending 49 days sitting under a Bo-tree meditating, Siddhartha Gautama became Buddha Gautama; he had finally reached enlightenment.
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