Buddhism teaches that one can avoid life's pain and suffering by __________
A) strictly following one's dharma
B) curbing desire and living righteously
C) renouncing meditation in favor of memorization of the Eightfold Way
D) avoiding all meat and dairy products
Answer: B
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