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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
According to the Buddha, what was the cause of suffering?
A
Not achieving enlightenment
B
A life of moderation
C
Desire or want
D
Sin
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: -Buddhism categorizes desires as either Tanha or Chanda. Chanda literally means “impulse, excitement, will, desire for". Bahm states that Chanda is “desiring what, and no more than, will be attained", while Tanha is “desiring more than will be attained".

Detailed explanation-3: -According to Buddhism, the cause of all sorrow is Tanha or Trishna(Desire). According to the Buddha, sorrow and suffering are caused by attachment, specifically to a particular outcome or possession. By freeing themselves of all attachments and cravings, individuals can also free themselves from suffering and sorrow.

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