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Buddha chose not to communicate the dharma to his followers after reaching Nirvana.
Buddha chose not to communicate the dharma to his followers after reaching Nirvana.
False (B)
Buddha's first public preaching was held at the Deer Park in Varanasi, Sarnath.
Buddha's first public preaching was held at the Deer Park in Varanasi, Sarnath.
True (A)
The Middle Way is the path that lies between indulgence and overindulgence.
The Middle Way is the path that lies between indulgence and overindulgence.
False (B)
The Four Noble Truths form the core of the teachings of Christianity.
The Four Noble Truths form the core of the teachings of Christianity.
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The path of the Middle Way led Buddha to a state of confusion and doubt.
The path of the Middle Way led Buddha to a state of confusion and doubt.
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Study Notes
Buddha's Teachings
- After achieving Nirvana, Buddha chose to share the dharma (cosmic order) with his followers to guide them on the path to enlightenment.
- Buddha's first public sermon took place in the Deer Park, Sarnath, Varanasi.
- The core of Buddha's teachings is based on the Middle Way, a path that avoids extremes of denial and indulgence.
- The Middle Way was the route that led Buddha to enlightenment and the discovery of truth.
The Four Noble Truths
- The Four Noble Truths represent the essence of Buddha's teachings to his followers.
- These truths are the fundamental principles of Buddhism.
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Learn about Buddha's first public preaching at Deer Park in Sarnath, Varanasi, where he introduced the Middle Way to his followers. Understand the significance of this sermon in Buddha's journey to enlightenment.
