Question

What lesson on death and suffering did the
Buddha teach Kisa Gotami in the chapter,
‘The Sermon at Benares’? ( 100 - 150 words)

Answer 1

Answer:

• Above is a photo of my previous class text if you wanted the story. You can just copy the story for the answer starting from, "Once there was a "to the end of the story. Also add the sentence, Buddha was trying to teach her that everyone has to die sometime in our lives and that we should learn to accept it.

Answer 2

Answer and Explanation:

The lesson on death and suffering that Buddha taught Kisa Gotami through an activity is that death and suffering are common to all. He said that there was no way by which one could avoid death or suffering. He compared it to an earthen vessel made by a potter, which would sooner or later die. Similarly, human beings too can die young or old. He taught her that the life of mortals i.e., humans is troubled, brief and full of pain; the only way to obtain peace of mind is by giving up sorrow, complaints and grief. Surrendering all selfishness is the way by which one could attend immortality in this world. He taught her to look beyond her own grief and instead of directly telling it to her, he made her realise it herself