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Which statement best illustrates Siddhartha Gautama’s view toward wealth?
Gautama wanted to help others through his wealth.
Gautama was embarrassed by his wealth, so he gave it up.
Gautama realized that money was not the key to happiness.
Gautama believed he could best help others by giving up his wealth
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"Gautama realized that money was not the key to happiness."
He renounced his princely wealth after seeing suffering and taught that attachment and desire (including for wealth) lead to suffering. True happiness, in his view, comes from overcoming desire and following the Middle Way.
He renounced his princely wealth after seeing suffering and taught that attachment and desire (including for wealth) lead to suffering. True happiness, in his view, comes from overcoming desire and following the Middle Way.
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