The Buddha Eastern India, 11th century AD The eight Great Events of the Buddha's life are shown in this relief. The central image depicts his Enlightenment where the Buddha is seated beneath the Bodhi tree. At the bottom left is the Birth, with his mother clutching the tree in the park at Lunbini; at the top of the stele is his Deathe and attainment of Nirvana. Lady Holmwood OA 1942.4-15.3