Question

choose three items that are a basic part of buddhist beliefs. a suffering is a part of life. b desires cause suffering. c there is only one god. d buddha became a god. e follow the eightfold path.

Explanation:

• Option A: Buddhist teachings include the concept of dukkha (suffering) as inherent in life.
• Option B: Desires (tanha) are taught to be the cause of suffering in Buddhist philosophy.
• Option E: The Eightfold Path is a fundamental part of Buddhist teachings to end suffering.
• Option C is a monotheistic belief (not Buddhist, as Buddhism is non - theistic in the sense of a single creator god). Option D is incorrect as Buddha is not considered a god in Buddhism.

Answer:

A. Suffering is a part of life, B. Desires cause suffering, E. Follow the Eightfold Path