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Question
Describe the main teachings of Buddhism.
Solution
- The world is transient (anicca) and constantly changing; it is also soulless (anatta) as there is nothing permanent or eternal in it.
- Within this transient world, sorrow (dukkha) is intrinsic to human existence.
- It is by following the path of moderation between severe penance and self-indulgence that human beings can rise above these worldly troubles.
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- Anicca means the world is transient.
- Anatta means the world is soulless.
- The world is full of sorrows.
Match the following.
| List I | List II |
| A. The world is transient. | 1. Self-punishment |
| B. The world is soulless. | 2. Anatta |
| D. The world is full of sorrow. | 3. Anicca |
| D. The path of moderation. | 4. Dukkha |
“Be lamps unto yourselves as all of you must work out your own liberation.” Identify the essence of the words of Buddha from the options given below.
