Question

part 1:
what would it take for you to be happy for the rest of your life?
what does phil want in order to be happy? (answer this while watching part one of groundhog day)
origins:

• began in india in the
• founder is known as

o
o (a name meaning “sage of the shakya clan”)
o the
the enlightenment of the buddha:

• what was his life like as a prince?
• what did he witness when he went into the city?
• what was his life like when he made himself suffer?
• how long did he meditate in the woods?

Explanation:

Buddhism began in India around the 6th - 4th century BCE. The founder is Siddhartha Gautama, also known as the Buddha which means "Sage of the Shakya Clan". As a prince, he lived a life of luxury and privilege. When he went into the city, he witnessed old - age, sickness, and death which led him to seek a way out of suffering. When he made himself suffer through extreme asceticism, his life was one of self - deprivation. He meditated under the Bodhi tree in the woods for 49 days before attaining enlightenment. Regarding Phil in Groundhog Day, in the beginning, he wants material success, recognition, and the love of Rita on a superficial level to be happy. As for what it would take for an individual to be happy for the rest of their life, it varies from person to person but often includes positive relationships, a sense of purpose, and contentment.

Answer:

Origins:

• Began in India in the 6th - 4th century BCE.
• Founder is known as:
• Siddhartha Gautama
• (a name meaning “Sage of the Shakya Clan”)
• The Buddha

The Enlightenment of The Buddha:

• What was his life like as a prince? A life of luxury and privilege.
• What did he witness when he went into the city? Old - age, sickness, and death.
• What was his life like when he made himself suffer? A life of self - deprivation through extreme asceticism.
• How long did he meditate in the woods? 49 days.

What does Phil want in order to be happy? Initially, material success, recognition, and Rita's love on a superficial level.
What would it take for you to be happy for the rest of your life? Varies per person, often includes positive relationships, purpose, and contentment.