The extraordinary appearance of the Buddha in human history
6th century BC, in the south of the Himalayas, the peaceful kingdom of Sakya, the prosperous city of Kapilavatthu, was ruled by virtue. King Pure Sanskrit (Suddhodana) and the benevolent Queen Maya (Maha Maya). On a full moon night, the moon was very beautiful, the queen sat alone by the window looking at the moon and suddenly fell asleep. The dreamer saw a white elephant with six tusks, shining brightly…