Gautama said that the way to avoid suffering was to end desire by
A. permanently isolating oneself from the rest of humanity.
B. practicing excessive asceticism.
C. following the "Middle Path."
D. practicing karma exercises.
E. avoiding agricultural projects.
Answer: C
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