The classical Buddhist texts often compare the Buddha to a physician. In this medical analogy, how do the Four Noble Truths (Arya Satya) map to the steps of medical treatment?

Options:

  • A: Dukkha is the diagnosis of the illness; Samudaya is identifying the cause; Nirodha is the prospect of a cure; Marga is the prescription of the remedy.
  • B: Dukkha is identifying the cause; Samudaya is the diagnosis of the illness; Nirodha is the prescription of the remedy; Marga is the prospect of a cure.
  • C: Dukkha is the prescription of the remedy; Samudaya is the prospect of a cure; Nirodha is the diagnosis of the illness; Marga is identifying the cause.
  • D: Dukkha is the prospect of a cure; Samudaya is the prescription of the remedy; Nirodha is identifying the cause; Marga is the diagnosis of the illness.

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