... into a wealthy family and his father when he was born went and saw a fortune teller who had told him that his son would either become a world known hero or become a spiritual icon. His father wanted him to become world known so he kept him in the palace and kept him secluded from the world outside. Until one day while in a parade ... outside palace walls he witnessed sickness, old age, and death. These visions shocked him and made him want to become a wandering ascetic out to find the cause of suffering. In the end he did become an ... ...

• Word Count: 1230
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

... into a wealthy family and his father when he was born went and saw a fortune teller who had told him that his son would either become a world known hero or become a spiritual icon. His father wanted him to become world known so he kept him in the palace and kept him secluded from the world outside. Until one day while in a parade ... outside palace walls he witnessed sickness, old age, and death. These visions shocked him and made him want to become a wandering ascetic out to find the cause of suffering. In the end he did become an ... ...

• Word Count: 748
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School