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BUDDHISM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
According to Buddha the cause of suffering is ____
A
not achieving enlightenment
B
a life of moderation
C
wanting
D
extremes
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In Buddhism, desire and ignorance lie at the root of suffering. By desire, Buddhists refer to craving pleasure, material goods, and immortality, all of which are wants that can never be satisfied. As a result, desiring them can only bring suffering.

Detailed explanation-2: -In his early teachings, the Buddha identified “three poisons, ‘’ or three fires, or three negative qualities of the mind that cause most of our problems-and most of the problems in the world. The three poisons are: greed (raga, also translated as lust), hatred (dvesha, or anger), and delusion (moha, or ignorance).

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer: The Four Noble Truths preached by Lord Buddha are as follows: The world is full of suffering. The main cause of suffering is desire.

Detailed explanation-4: -The lesson on death and suffering that Buddha taught Kisa Gotami through an activity is that death and suffering are common to all. He said that there was no way by which one could avoid death or suffering. He compared it to an earthen vessel made by a potter, which would sooner or later die.

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