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The concept of 'Ashtanga Marga' or the Eightfold Path, which forms the core of Buddhist ethics and practice, is found in which of the following discourses?

A. Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta✓ Correct Answer
B. Mahaparinibbana Sutta
C. Brahmajala Sutta
D. Kassapa Sihanada Sutta

💡 Solution & Explanation

The Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta records the first sermon delivered by Gautama Buddha to the five ascetics at the Deer Park in Sarnath, outlining the Middle Path and the Four Noble Truths, including the Eightfold Path. Alternative discourses such as the Mahaparinibbana Sutta deal with the final days and passing of the Buddha rather than his inaugural teachings.

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