Upon completing the path that led him to fully develop compassion and wisdom Shakyamuni arrived at enlightenment the state of Buddhahood that marks the end of suffering. Replying to the requests made of him he transmitted three cycles of teachings to explain the path he had taken and the methods he used. Traditionally Buddhism counts 84000 teachings and the four seals of the Dharma contain the essence of all these. Like a royal seal that historically proved authenticity and authority the four se