Multiple choice According to tradition, Siddhartha Gautama achieved enlightenment while listening to Mahariva. fasting at a pilgrimage site. giving his first sermon. meditating under a tree. Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation Siddhartha Gautama, who became the Buddha, spent several weeks meditating under a Bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya, India, where he finally understood the cause of human suffering and achieved enlightenment.