Buddhism: The Middle Path
The life of Gautama Buddha, the Four Noble Truths, and the Eightfold Path.
Key Questions
- 1How did the Buddha's teachings address the suffering of the common man?
- 2What was the role of the Sangha in preserving Buddhist teachings?
- 3Why did Buddhism appeal to women and lower castes?
CBSE Learning Outcomes
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