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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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संबंधित प्रश्न
Fill in the blank:
The tree under which Buddha attained Enlightenment is called ________.
State whether the following statement is True or False.
‘Mahayana’ form of Buddhism started worshiping Buddha as a god.
Why is Buddhism called the Middle Path?
Textbook Keyword: Karma
Textbook Keyword: Nirvana
In the 6th century, BCE two great religious reformers, ______ and ______ were born.
Fill in the blanks.
Buddhism was divided into two sects, _______ and _________.
State whether the following is true or false.
Buddhism was taught in Prakrit.
Briefly explain the following event in Buddha’s life:
Enlightenment
This is an artwork showing a religious reformer who was born in Lumbini in the 6th century BCE.
Mention any three similarities in the teachings of these two religious reformers?
