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Life of the Buddha

Scene 39: He then takes the food prepared for him by the girl Sujata.

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Life of the Buddha

Finally the Bodhisattva proceeds to the place of enlighten-ment under the bodhi tree.

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Life of the Buddha

The enlightenment is depicted in the upper central scene of Maitreya's left leg.

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Life of the Buddha

Scene 40: As usual, the enlightenment is depicted by the conquest of Mara, the embodiment of evil forces.

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Life of the Buddha

The Buddha is seated on a rocky throne, the base of which is enclosed by the tails of two naga. His right hand is stretched towards the ground to call the earth-goddess to witness. The earth goddess is just emerging from the earth in front of the throne.

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Life of the Buddha

Four daughters of Mara flank the Buddha and attempt to seduce him.

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Life of the Buddha

Four daughters of Mara flank the Buddha and attempt to seduce him.

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Life of the Buddha

Two creatures blow a conch near the ears of the Buddha (Fig. 1p in Orientations).

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Life of the Buddha

Scene 41: Buddha’s first sermon in Sarnath after converting the five sages who have practised the austerities with him.

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