Multiple choice

Which of the following would Buddha disagree?

  1. Suffering comes from not having what one wants.

  2. Contentment comes from getting what one wants

  3. Nirvana is achieved by overcoming ignorance and desire

  4. Suffering and unhappiness are part of human life
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Buddha taught that desire and attachment are the root causes of suffering. Therefore, he would disagree with the idea that contentment comes from getting what one wants, as that reinforces attachment.

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