What is the simple meaning of the Middle Path in Buddhism?
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Correct answer: Avoiding both extreme pleasure and severe austerity
The Middle Path is the balanced way recommended by the Buddha between two extremes: a life of excessive sensual pleasure and a life of severe self-mortification. It supports disciplined conduct, wise understanding and a practical route toward liberation. War, tax collection and town planning are not meanings of this Buddhist teaching.
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Avoiding both extreme pleasure and severe austerity
Why is this the correct answer?
The Middle Path is the balanced way recommended by the Buddha between two extremes: a life of excessive sensual pleasure and a life of severe self-mortification. It supports disciplined conduct, wise understanding and a practical route toward liberation. War, tax collection and town planning are not meanings of this Buddhist teaching.
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This is a Class 9 History question. Chapter: The French Revolution.
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