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Article name	Buddhist Concept of the Path
Authors	Daribazaron D.E. Postgraduate Student, darima.daribazaron@gmail.com
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Section	ORIENTAL STUDIES
UDK	294.3
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Annotation	The article discusses the concept of the Path in Buddhism. What we mean by ‘path’ is a theory according to which certain practices are capable of transforming a person and lead to achieve Nirvana or Enlightenment. The great emphasis Buddhism places on it is primarily explained by the pragmatism of this religion and its call for self-salvation. Considering the number and variety of schools and traditions within Buddhism, it is obvious that there are many disagreeing opinions on various aspects of the Path. Some matters of dispute discussed here include the role of purification practices and critical analysis to develop wisdom discerning the nature of reality; gradual progress on the path and instantaneous insight; scholasticism and faith, conditioning and deconditioning. We conclude by suggesting that despite various views and opinions all Buddhist schools recognize the critical importance of the path. It is the concept of the path that enables us to view and study Buddhism as a whole.
Key words	path, Buddhism, Buddhist practice, Buddhist theory
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