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An 11th-century text by Atiśa titled for a “lamp” and this concept divides people into “lesser,” “middling,” and “superior” classifications based on the degree to which they reject mundane pleasures. In Zen, a herdsman’s search for, and retrieval of, an ox over the course of ten pictures allegorizes the search for this concept. The Samye monastery hosted a two-year-long debate questioning if this concept came about spontaneously or if it required activity. Theravada Buddhists believe in four stages to achieving this concept, which begins with the “stream-enterer” and ends with the “arahant.” Right samadhi, right conduct, and right resolve are among the noble eightfold paths needed to achieve this state. (10[2])For 10 points, what practice of escaping the suffering cycle of rebirth was achieved under the bodhi tree by the Buddha? ■END■

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