Read the following excerpt and answer the question that follows:

"He taught about the nobility of a religion. The four Noble Truths are the essence of the Buddha's teachings, which he explained in his first sermon to his old colleagues at Isipattana."

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What are the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism?

Compare the core teachings of Mahayana and Hinayana Buddhism regarding salvation and the concept of Buddha.

What are the "Four Great Sights" that changed Gautama's perspective on life?

Read the following excerpt and answer the questions that follow:

"After preaching and teaching for many years, Buddha attained Nirvana at the age of eighty at Kushinagara in eastern Uttar Pradesh. Buddha was the only religious founder who did not make any super natural claim."

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(a) What is "Mahaparinirvana," and where did Gautama Buddha attain it?

(b) What happened to Gautama Buddha's sacred remains after his death?