WORLD HISTORY

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ANCIENT INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
a belief system centered around meditation and a quest for inner enlightenment
A
buddhism
B
vedas
C
indus river
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Buddhists believe that the human life is one of suffering, and that meditation, spiritual and physical labor, and good behavior are the ways to achieve enlightenment, or nirvana.

Detailed explanation-2: -The English term enlightenment is the Western translation of various Buddhist terms, most notably bodhi and vimutti. The abstract noun bodhi (/ˈboʊdi/; Sanskrit: ; Pali: bodhi), means the knowledge or wisdom, or awakened intellect, of a Buddha.

Detailed explanation-3: -Samatha meditation-This is known as calming meditation and Buddhists believe that it leads to deeper concentration. It is important as it allows Buddhists to let go of cravings and therefore achieve nibbana . It focuses on mindfulness of breathing. Vipassana meditation-This is known as insight meditation.

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