<P> The second sight was of a sick person suffering from a disease . Once again, the prince was surprised at the sight, and Channa explained that all beings are subject to disease and pain . This further troubled the mind of the prince that none can stay healthy and live a pain free life . </P> <P> The third sight was of a dead body . As before, Channa explained to the prince that death is an inevitable fate that befalls everyone . After seeing these three sights, Siddhārtha was troubled in his mind and sorrowful about the sufferings that have to be endured in life . </P> <P> After seeing these three negative sights, Siddhārtha came upon the fourth sight; an ascetic who had devoted himself to finding the cause of human suffering . This sight gave him hope that he too might be released from the sufferings arising from being repeatedly reborn, and he resolved to follow the ascetic's example . </P> <P> After observing these four sights, Siddhārtha returned to the palace, where a performance of dancing girls was arranged for him . Throughout the performance, the prince kept on thinking about the sights . In the early hours of morning, he finally looked about him and saw the dancers asleep and in disarray . The sight of this drastic change strengthened his resolve to leave in search of an end to the suffering of beings . </P>

What were the four great sights of buddhism