Multiple choice

What is meant by the Middle way, discovered by Gautam Buddha?

  1. Practice of non-extremism

  2. Division of years into family and monastic life

  3. Follow half of the eight fold path

  4. All the above
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Explanation

The Middle Way (Majjhima Patipada) refers to Buddha's teaching of avoiding extremes - neither sensual indulgence nor severe self-mortification. It is the path of moderation that leads to enlightenment. It is not about dividing life into family and monastic phases, nor following only half of the Eightfold Path (the Middle Way encompasses the complete path).

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