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प्रश्न
Why is Buddhism referred to as the ‘Middle Path’?
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उत्तर
Buddha’s religious philosophy is called Buddhism. It is called the middle path because it avoids the extreme harshness and austerity of Jainism, as well as the extremes of ritualistic Hinduism. The main principles of Buddhism are contained in the four noble truths and the eightfold path or ashtanga marga.
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His real name was ______.
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Textbook Keywords: Ashtangika marga
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Enlightenment
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