The Buddha Passed Through Several Phases of Trance, Finally to Attain

question 39

Multiple Choice

The Buddha passed through several phases of trance, finally to attain enlightenment. Which of these describes one of these phases?

• A) the transformation of his soul into material substance to be discarded
• B) a profound meditation on the nature of the world and the source of all suffering
• C) a meeting with Brahman
• D) transmission of the steps on the Eightfold Path

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