Question

Overcoming desire can be accomplished through the eightfold path to nirvana. this path is a way of living that avoids extremes of indulgence and suggests that a person can live in the world but not be worldly. this principle is part of the four noble truths practiced in __________ buddhism.

Answer 1

I believe the answer is: Mahayana

The teaching of Mahayana Buddhism aim to obtain complete enlightenment for the benefit of all sentient being.
According to its teaching, the enlightenment could be achieved on one single lifetime (without having go through reincarnation