1 October, 2017
The Buddha’s name was Prince Siddhartha. He was born in India. His father’s name was King Suddhodana. His mother’s name was Queen Mahamaya. Prince Siddhartha had a horse named Kanthaka. Seven days after the birth of Prince Siddhartha, Queen Mahamaya died. After she died, Queen Maha Prajapathi Gothami looked after Prince Siddhartha. When Prince Siddhartha was eight-years-old, he was sent to Brahamin Vishvamithra for his education. Prince Siddhartha learnt sixty four subjects and good manners. Prince Siddhartha studied well. He was obedient, strong, popular and was loved by all.
Sasath Dinsara Premathilake,
Grade 4/D,
Lyceum International School,
Rathnapura.