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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What was the main goal of people who followed Buddhism as the Buddha taught it?
A
missionary work
B
reincarnation
C
meditation
D
reaching nirvana
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The goal of Buddhism is to become enlightened and reach nirvana. Nirvana is believed to be attainable only with the elimination of all greed, hatred, and ignorance within a person. Nirvana signifies the end of the cycle of death and rebirth.

Detailed explanation-2: -The major teachings of Buddhism are to escape suffering of this world, by following a middle path that will allow reincarnation at a higher state, and to achieve enlightenment and be released from the cycle of reincarnation to reach a state of nirvana.

Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer is The extinction of the flame of desire. Nibbana (Nirvana): The ultimate goal of the Buddha’s teaching was the attainment of Nibbana.

Detailed explanation-4: -The religion’s founder, Buddha, is considered an extraordinary being, but not a god. The word Buddha means “enlightened.” The path to enlightenment is attained by utilizing morality, meditation and wisdom. Buddhists often meditate because they believe it helps awaken truth.

Detailed explanation-5: -Buddhists who achieve nirvana with the help of a buddha guide become arhats, people who are enlightened but not omniscient. While nirvana is possible for any person, in most Buddhist sects only monks attempt to achieve it.

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