Which of the following most accurately summarizes Buddha's message about how you should live?
A) You should pursue happiness by developing the intellectual, ethical, and mental powers to overcome inappropriate cravings and desires.
B) You should aim to produce the greatest happiness in all living things, including both animals and people.
C) You should strive to live the morally best life possible, since that leads to a more lasting satisfaction than the direct pursuit of your own happiness.
D) You should aim to eliminate all desires so that you can escape the endless cycle of rebirth and suffering.
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