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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is NOT part of the Eightfold Path?
A
Respect life
B
Free mind from evil
C
Say nothing to hurt others
D
Pray five times a day
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Right desire is not included in the ‘Eight Fold Path’ of Buddhism.

Detailed explanation-2: -Pratyahara, the fifth of the 8 limbs of yoga, means withdrawal or sensory transcendence. It is during this stage that we make the conscious effort to draw our awareness away from the external world and outside stimuli.

Detailed explanation-3: -The five precepts are part of the right speech, action and livelihood aspects of the Noble Eightfold Path, the core teaching of Buddhism. Moreover, the practice of the five precepts and other parts of śīla are described as forms of merit-making, means to create good karma.

Detailed explanation-4: -Right View (Right Understanding) In Buddhism, it is the relentless drive to fulfill our never-ending cravings that produces dukkha. Right Intention (Right Thought) Right Speech. Right Action. Right Livelihood. Right Effort. Right Mindfulness. Right Concentration.

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