: A cinematic spiritual battle where the Buddha-to-be remains unmoved by the temptations and terrors unleashed by the demon Mara.
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The , often translated as "The Play in Full" or "The Extensive Play," is one of the most magnificent and spiritually rich scriptures in the Mahayana Buddhist tradition . It provides a detailed, hagiographic account of the life of Gautama Buddha, transforming historical events into a "divine play" ( lalita ) performed by a perfected being for the benefit of all sentient beings.
: Despite a life of luxury, the sights of old age, sickness, and death lead him to leave the palace in search of the truth.