Question

Shreya was talking to her friends about Life. "Life is unpredictable. It can go from being alright to a complete mess in a matter of seconds". Her friend said, "Buddha came up with a method to help get over the sorrows of life". Shreya wanted to know what was it.

What was the name of the path described by Buddha to get over the sorrows?

• A. Pratipad
• B. Dukkha Nivaran
• C. Ashtangik
• D. Eight-fold Path

Answer 1

Answer: (C), (D)

Eight-fold Path

Pratipad is one of the four noble truths, which says that there is a way to end all our sufferings. That way is nothing but ‘Good Conduct’ also known as the Ashtangik or the Eight-fold Path. The Eight-fold path contains teachings like Right View, Right Conduct, and Right Resolve.