Gautama Said That the Way to Avoid Suffering Was to End

question 11

Multiple Choice

Gautama said that the way to avoid suffering was to end desire by

• A) permanently isolating oneself from the rest of humanity.
• B) practicing excessive asceticism.
• C) following the "Middle Path."
• D) practicing karma exercises.
• E) avoiding agricultural projects.

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Definitions:

Uncertainty Avoidance

A cultural dimension that describes the extent to which a society or organization tolerates ambiguity and uncertainty.

Dissenting Viewpoints

Opinions or perspectives that differ significantly from the mainstream or accepted stance within a group, organization, or society.

Consensus

An informational cue indicating the extent to which peers in the same situation behave in a similar fashion.

Sexual Orientation

Refers to an inherent or immutable enduring emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction to other people, classified by the gender(s) of the individuals to whom one is attracted.