Family of Gautama Buddha said to have sung the praises of Devadatta in Rajagaha. After some time, Devadatta developed siddhis and his intention is said to have been corrupted. After gaining these siddhis, Devadatta attempted to kill the Buddha on several occasions, commonly thought to be motivated by jealousy of the Buddha's power. He is reported to have rolled a boulder toward the Buddha, piercing his flesh, and to have incited an elephant to charge at the Buddha. Devadatta then attempted to split the sangha into two, with one faction led by himself and the other by the Buddha. However, this attempt failed as
Shoot to Kill (Cole novel) Shoot to Kill (Cole novel) Shoot to Kill is a novel written by Steve Cole, the first continuation entry in the Young Bond series. Cole took over from Charlie Higson who left the series in 2009 after his final instalment "A Hard Man to Kill". "Shoot to Kill" features Ian Fleming's spy, James Bond in his teenage years, finding himself troubled in the outskirts of Los Angeles, having recently been expelled from Eton. It was followed Heads You Die in May 2016. Before leaving, a new school friend discovers some shocking film footage which propels James Bond and company on