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Interactive Map: Waypoint Picture

For the Neatline 'Onegin Style' for the hairstyle description.

The panel depicts three separate scenes during the life of the prince prior to his enlightenment. The top scene captures the moment following his birth, when he took seven steps, lotus flowers sprouting beneath his feet. His mother, Māyādevī, holds a…

The panel shows the bodhisattva on the night of his enlightenment at Bodhgayā. His illumination under the Bodhi Tree is depicted as taking place here despite the threatening presence of all types of frightening creatures sent by Māra to distract him.

The newly enlightened Buddha teaches his former companions in Sārnāth, beginning the missionary efforts that would consume the rest of his life.