"look upon the world as a bubble, look upon it as a mirage: the king of death does not see him who thus looks down upon the world. Come, look at the glittering world, like unto a royal chariot; the foolish are immersed in it, but the wise do not cling to it." The Dhammapada. These were some of the words of the great Buddha; the founder of the great religion of Buddhism. Buddha was born to a king and lived a life of indulgence, and luxury. Like all princes, he married young and to another royalty. A son was born to him, and his life changed from that moment. Buddha's son grew and his inquiries grew with him. Buddha's endeavours to keep away life's miseries from his son's inquiring eyes only heightened Buddha's curiosity and his resolute search for truth and Enlightenment. The prince advanced in age and maturity and began to take notice to the woes of life.
             On occasions, the prince would go into the city and wander about the streets. On one particular day he saw certain things that would change his life forever. He witnessed a man advanced in age, and on the brink of death. He also saw a man with mere skin and bones, lacking in health, looking very unhappy and miserable. Later that day, he saw a funeral; the relatives of a loved one were carrying the body to be cremated. These events were the prince's first and deeply moved him. He realized that even as a royalty he is
             subject to the following things: old age, disease, and death. Not long after, he saw what would turn out to be the changing factor in his life. Buddha saw a hermit walking very calmly and in total peace with himself. Buddha inquired about this man, and later found out that he had abandoned his home in search of a pure life, seeking truth and answers to the riddle of life. From that point on, Buddha was determined on finding a higher purpose t
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