• Explain whether or not you think Siddhartha Gautama's quest to find enlightenment falls under the category of noble action, sacred call, or desire. Discuss how his decision to leave his family would be received in today's culture.
As you consider The Four Noble Truths of Buddhism, recall a time when you acted or made decisions based upon desire. Identify three to four ways in which you think your life would have been different had you not made the fateful decision or acted on the basis of your desire.