The Twelve Deeds of Buddha

All supreme enlightened emanations are said to display twelve deeds. Here, the life of the great being known as Shakyamuni Buddha will be described in terms of his twelve deeds as shown in the common prayer Short Praise to the Muni:

O Lord of humans, when you were born, you took seven steps on this vast earth and declared, “I am supreme in this world.” Homage to you who were wise even at that time.

First, you descended from Tushita heaven. In Rajgiri, you entered your mother’s womb. In Lumbini grove, you, Muni, were born. Homage to you, Bhagavan, god of gods!