Siddhartha meets the Buddha from "summary" of Siddharta by Hermann Hesse
As Siddhartha sat by the river, contemplating the meaning of life and the path to enlightenment, he heard word of a great teacher who had achieved the ultimate state of awakening. Intrigued by the tales of this enlightened being known as the Buddha, Siddhartha was drawn to seek out this revered figure in hopes of finding the answers he had been searching for. After embarking on a journey to find the Buddha, Siddhartha finally came face to face with the enlightened one. As he gazed upon the serene countenance of the Buddha, he felt a sense of peace and clarity wash over him. In that moment, Siddhartha knew that he was in the presence of someone truly extraordinary, someone who had attained the wisdom and enlightenment that he himself sought. In their meeting, the Buddha spoke to Siddhartha with kindness and compassion, imparting...
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