1. Examine the 4 signs that had a profound influence on the life of Siddhartha. Siddhartha Gautama was born as a prince in the Shakya kingdom, in what is now Nepal. According to tradition, his father, King Suddhodana, sought to shield him from the harsh realities of life, surrounding him with luxury and ensuring that he never encountered anything that might cause him to question the nature of existence. However, despite these efforts, Siddhartha encountered four specific sights that exposed him to the realities of human suffering and impermanence. The four signs, or "Four Sights," that profoundly influenced the life of Siddhartha Gautama, are pivotal events in the narrative of his journey toward enlightenment. These encounters dramatically changed Siddhartha's understanding of the world and set him on the path to renunciation and spiritual awakening. The Four Sights 1. The Sight of an Old Man One day, while riding outside the palace, Siddhartha encountered an ol...