The correct answer is option d. "the Eightfold Path".
Explanation:
According to Buddhism, the Noble Eightfold Path is a summary of what should be done in order to achieve liberation from samsara, the painful cycle of rebirth. The Noble Eightfold Path is the teaching of Buddha, at which by following eight Buddhist practices, people could reach wisdom, enlightenment and salvation.
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