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Describe the ways in which the Buddha tried to spread his message to the people.

The following ways were used by Buddha to spread his message to the people:

1. He conveyed his teaching in Prakrit language.


2. He motivated people to think over his messages so people were more involved in his teachings.


NOTE: Prakrit was the most commonly used language of that time.


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(a) The Buddha encouraged animal sacrifices.


(b) Sarnath is important because it was the place where the Buddha taught for the first time.


(c) The Buddha taught that karma has no effect on our lives.


(d) The Buddha attained enlightenment at Bodh Gaya.


(e) Upanishadic thinkers believed that the atman and Brahman were ultimately one.

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