I found this section of the class particularly interesting because I have read "Siddhartha," by Herman Hesse, several times and am always impressed by the image of Buddhism that it portrays. In it, the central character Siddhartha oscillates through the 2 extremes of life in the physical world. ... It is through this river and the sounds that the water makes as it passes on its journey to the sea, that Siddhartha is able to realize the true meaning of the sacred word, Om, and begins to grasp the transcendental awareness underlying the unity of all life. ...

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• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

., Siddhartha Gautama, also known as the Buddha, realised that luxury and wealth did not lead to human happiness, but instead human suffering, so he left his family in search for the key to human happiness. ... Although he followed the emperor's policies, he lacked the strength of character and vision. ...

• Word Count: 1925
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School