Question

With which of the following statements would the Buddha likely disagree?

a.
Suffering comes from not having what one wants.
b.
Contentment springs from gaining what one wants.
c.
Nirvana is achieved by overcoming ignorance and desire.
d.
Unhappiness is caused by wanting to keep what one likes.

Answer 1

hi there!! i believe the answer would be

B. contentment springs from gaining what one wants

budda's belief is that suffering comes from not retrieving what someone wants. so why would he believe that contentment would come if they retrieve what that person desires?

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