Sample content Week 3 DQs REL 133 Week 3 DQ1 What were the key experiences in the life of the Buddha? Why were those experiences important? Answer: Based on Malloy (2010), the life and journey of Buddha started when he was born by her mother through a white elephant that got into her body during her first day of pregnancy. After Buddha’s birth, his mother died. At first, during his birth, he was named Siddhartha while the blessed priests went to him to foresee Buddha’s life. Priests advised the king that his son is born as a great leader and the king could be succeeded by him. Also, if Siddhartha would be exposed to trials and challenges, he can also be a famous religious leader. Because of these prophecies, the king protected him from any external factors and environment. He became a great warrior, husband and father. There was an instance where he chose not to follow his father and went in the outer surface of the place and saw four passing sites. On his journey, he encount