33 – Life of Shakyamuni Buddha Part 4: Further Teachings and Colorful Stories




The Zen Studies Podcast show

Summary: This episode finishes up my story of Shakyamuni Buddha's life. It continues with the development of the early Sangha, including the ordination of women and the establishment of a code of discipline for monastics. It also covers teachings given by the Buddha not already mentioned in earlier episodes, and some of the more dramatic and colorful stories about the Buddha and the early Buddhist community.