Which of the Following Is True About the Teachings of Gautama,the

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the teachings of Gautama,the Buddha?

• A)His teachings focused on extreme asceticism as he believed that there was no middle path between hedonism and asceticism.
• B)His teachings sanctioned polygyny and concubinage.
• C)His teachings emphasized enlightenment and escaping the suffering of this world.
• D)His discourses on tantric Buddhism deal with the art of black magic.

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