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Siddhartha meets the Buddha from "summary" of Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse
In the shade of the mango trees, Siddhartha sat by the river, lost in thought. He had left behind his life as a Brahmin, his comfortable world of rituals and prayers, in search of something more profound. As he gazed into the flowing waters, he pondered the nature of existence, the suffering that seemed to be an inseparable part of life. One day, as he sat by the river, absorbed in his thoughts, he saw a group of monks walking along the path. In their midst was a man whose presence seemed to radiate a sense of peace and serenity. Siddhartha was drawn to this man, who exuded an aura of wisdom and compassion. Approaching the group, Siddhartha asked one of the monks about the man who seemed to be their leader. The monk replied that he was the Buddha, the Enlightened One, who had attained a state of perfect enlightenment and wisdom. Siddhartha's heart leapt with excitement at the thought of meeting this man who had found the answers he was seeking. As he stood before the Buddha, Siddhartha ...
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