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According to the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism, what must be overcome to end suffering?
A
all forms of desire
B
all selfish desires
C
nirvana
D
anger
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Fourth Noble truth charts the method for attaining the end of suffering, known to Buddhists as the Noble Eightfold Path . The steps of the Noble Eightfold Path are Right Understanding, Right Thought, Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness and Right Concentration.

Detailed explanation-2: -Life is suffering. The cause of suffering is craving. The end of suffering comes with an end to craving. There is a path which leads one away from craving and suffering.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Buddha taught that the way to extinguish desire, which causes suffering, is to liberate oneself from attachment. This is the third Noble Truth-the possibility of liberation.

Detailed explanation-4: -In brief, the four noble truths can be understood as the following: Suffering exists. Suffering has a cause. Suffering has an end.

Detailed explanation-5: -Suffering ceases when attachment to desire ceases The end to suffering is called nirodha. It is achieving Nirvana, which is the final liberation of suffering. The mind experiences complete freedom, liberation and non-attachment. It lets go of any desire or craving.

Detailed explanation-6: -Suffering is caused by desire (Tanha) and ignorance (Avijja).

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