Marjolein Janssen: The Buddha’s Journey to Awakening

About this episode

This episode explores the life of the Buddha from his early years as Prince Siddhattha through his awakening under the Bodhi tree.

(Insight Meditation Community of Richmond) This talk explores the life of the Buddha from his early years as Prince Siddhattha through his awakening under the Bodhi tree. Through his search, struggles, and realization, we uncover insights into suffering, striving, and the Middle Way.

People in this episode

Guest: Marjolein Janssen

Topics covered

• Buddha's life
• awakening
• suffering
• Middle Way
• spiritual journey

Keywords

• Buddha
• awakening
• suffering
• Middle Way
• spirituality
• Insight Meditation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Insight Meditation Community of Richmond

Places: Bodhi tree

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