WORLD RELIGIONS

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BUDDHISM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
For Siddhartha Gautama, his search for enlightenment was triggered by his
A
introduction to the teachings of Judaism.
B
belief that his life lacked meaning.
C
life in a religious community.
D
religious experiences while traveling in China.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It is reached when a person’s desires and suffering all go away and they need nor want nothing. Young Siddhartha renounced all worldly things in search of the ultimate truth and enlightenment, going on to become one of the world’s greatest religious leaders-Gautama Buddha.

Detailed explanation-2: -In Siddhartha, Siddhartha learns that enlightenment cannot be reached through teachers because it cannot be taught-enlightenment comes from within. Siddhartha begins looking for enlightenment initially by looking for external guidance from organized religion in the form of Brahmins, Samanas, and Buddhists.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Buddha believed that most suffering is caused by a tendency to crave or desire things. A person might crave something nice to eat or desire to go on a nice holiday or earn lots of money. Buddhism teaches that through being dissatisfied with their lives and craving things, people suffer.

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