The Buddha understood which of the following to be a way to reach nirvana?
A) Rituals to placate Brahmanic deities
B) Encyclopedic knowledge of the Vedas
C) Embracing desire instead of asceticism
D) Seeking a middle path between self-indulgence and self-denial

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The Buddha taught that reaching nirvana requires following the "middle path" between extreme self-indulgence and extreme self-denial. He rejected Brahmanic rituals and encyclopedic knowledge of the Vedas as insufficient for reaching enlightenment. He also rejected the idea of embracing desire as a way to achieve nirvana.

The Buddha Understood Which of the Following to Be a Way