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According to Gananeth Obeyesekere, how does the Sri Lankan Buddhist view hopelessness?
According to Gananeth Obeyesekere, how does the Sri Lankan Buddhist view hopelessness?
- As a sign of weakness and lack of faith
- As a mental illness requiring medical intervention
- As a temporary state that can be overcome through positive thinking
- As inherent in the nature of the world, with salvation lying in understanding and overcoming it (correct)
How does the Sri Lankan Buddhist ideology view the cause of sorrow?
How does the Sri Lankan Buddhist ideology view the cause of sorrow?
- As a chemical imbalance in the brain
- As a result of societal pressures
- As attachment, desire, or craving (correct)
- As a punishment for past wrongdoings
What does Gananeth Obeyesekere suggest about the Western definition of depression?
What does Gananeth Obeyesekere suggest about the Western definition of depression?
- It may not be applicable to cultures with different ideologies (correct)
- It is a construct created by pharmaceutical companies
- It is a concept rooted in ancient philosophies
- It is universally accepted and understood
According to Gananeth Obeyesekere, what is the salvation for the Sri Lankan Buddhist in the face of suffering?
According to Gananeth Obeyesekere, what is the salvation for the Sri Lankan Buddhist in the face of suffering?
How does the Sri Lankan Buddhist ideology view life and sorrow?
How does the Sri Lankan Buddhist ideology view life and sorrow?
According to Gananeth Obeyesekere, how does the Sri Lankan Buddhist ideology perceive hopelessness?
According to Gananeth Obeyesekere, how does the Sri Lankan Buddhist ideology perceive hopelessness?
How does the Sri Lankan Buddhist ideology view the cause of sorrow?
How does the Sri Lankan Buddhist ideology view the cause of sorrow?
In the context of Sri Lanka, how does Gananeth Obeyesekere suggest the Western definition of depression might be perceived?
In the context of Sri Lanka, how does Gananeth Obeyesekere suggest the Western definition of depression might be perceived?
What, according to Gananeth Obeyesekere, is the way to understand and overcome suffering in the Sri Lankan Buddhist ideology?
What, according to Gananeth Obeyesekere, is the way to understand and overcome suffering in the Sri Lankan Buddhist ideology?
How does the Sri Lankan Buddhist ideology view life and sorrow?
How does the Sri Lankan Buddhist ideology view life and sorrow?
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