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56d1320f17492d1400aabbf0 | Kanye_West | After the success of his song "Jesus Walks" from the album The College Dropout, West was questioned on his beliefs and said, "I will say that I'm spiritual. I have accepted Jesus as my Savior. And I will say that I fall short every day." More recently, in September 2014, West referred to himself as a Christian during o... | "Jesus Walks" was on which of Kanye's albums? | {
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56d1320f17492d1400aabbf1 | Kanye_West | After the success of his song "Jesus Walks" from the album The College Dropout, West was questioned on his beliefs and said, "I will say that I'm spiritual. I have accepted Jesus as my Savior. And I will say that I fall short every day." More recently, in September 2014, West referred to himself as a Christian during o... | September of 2014, Kanye called himself a what during one of his concerts? | {
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56cf86a3234ae51400d9bdff | Kanye_West | West is among the most critically acclaimed artists of the twenty-first century, receiving praise from music critics, fans, fellow musicians, artists, and wider cultural figures for his work. AllMusic editor Jason Birchmeier writes of his impact, "As his career progressed throughout the early 21st century, West shatter... | How is Kanye viewed as a 21st century artist? | {
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56cf86a3234ae51400d9be00 | Kanye_West | West is among the most critically acclaimed artists of the twenty-first century, receiving praise from music critics, fans, fellow musicians, artists, and wider cultural figures for his work. AllMusic editor Jason Birchmeier writes of his impact, "As his career progressed throughout the early 21st century, West shatter... | What famous English artist was Kanye compared to by The Guardian? | {
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56d1328117492d1400aabc02 | Kanye_West | West is among the most critically acclaimed artists of the twenty-first century, receiving praise from music critics, fans, fellow musicians, artists, and wider cultural figures for his work. AllMusic editor Jason Birchmeier writes of his impact, "As his career progressed throughout the early 21st century, West shatter... | What reporter compared Kanye West to a lightning rod? | {
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486
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56d1328117492d1400aabc03 | Kanye_West | West is among the most critically acclaimed artists of the twenty-first century, receiving praise from music critics, fans, fellow musicians, artists, and wider cultural figures for his work. AllMusic editor Jason Birchmeier writes of his impact, "As his career progressed throughout the early 21st century, West shatter... | Who said Kanye West was the greatest hip hop artist of all time? | {
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56d1328117492d1400aabc04 | Kanye_West | West is among the most critically acclaimed artists of the twenty-first century, receiving praise from music critics, fans, fellow musicians, artists, and wider cultural figures for his work. AllMusic editor Jason Birchmeier writes of his impact, "As his career progressed throughout the early 21st century, West shatter... | What magazine compared Kanye to David Bowie? | {
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56cf87a1234ae51400d9be03 | Kanye_West | West's middle-class background, flamboyant fashion sense and outspokenness have additionally set him apart from other rappers. Early in his career, he was among the first rappers to publicly criticize the preponderance of homophobia in hip hop. The sales competition between rapper 50 Cent's Curtis and West's Graduation... | What overabundance of themes did Kanye criticize early in his career? | {
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56cf87a1234ae51400d9be04 | Kanye_West | West's middle-class background, flamboyant fashion sense and outspokenness have additionally set him apart from other rappers. Early in his career, he was among the first rappers to publicly criticize the preponderance of homophobia in hip hop. The sales competition between rapper 50 Cent's Curtis and West's Graduation... | The shift away from what genre of rap is Kanye credited for? | {
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56d1333517492d1400aabc0e | Kanye_West | West's middle-class background, flamboyant fashion sense and outspokenness have additionally set him apart from other rappers. Early in his career, he was among the first rappers to publicly criticize the preponderance of homophobia in hip hop. The sales competition between rapper 50 Cent's Curtis and West's Graduation... | What kind of background did Kanye West grow up in? | {
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56d1333517492d1400aabc0f | Kanye_West | West's middle-class background, flamboyant fashion sense and outspokenness have additionally set him apart from other rappers. Early in his career, he was among the first rappers to publicly criticize the preponderance of homophobia in hip hop. The sales competition between rapper 50 Cent's Curtis and West's Graduation... | Who did Kanye West have a sales competition with during his album release of Graduation? | {
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56d1333517492d1400aabc10 | Kanye_West | West's middle-class background, flamboyant fashion sense and outspokenness have additionally set him apart from other rappers. Early in his career, he was among the first rappers to publicly criticize the preponderance of homophobia in hip hop. The sales competition between rapper 50 Cent's Curtis and West's Graduation... | Who said that Kanye West effectively led a new wave of artists that weren't only interested in rapping about gunplay or drug dealing? | {
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56cf87de234ae51400d9be07 | Kanye_West | A substantial number of artists and other figures have been influenced by, or complimented, West's work, including hip hop artists RZA of Wu-Tang Clan, Chuck D of Public Enemy, and DJ Premier of Gang Starr. Both Drake and Casey Veggies have acknowledged being influenced directly by West. Non-rap artists such as English... | A number of artists have cited Kanye as being what to them? | {
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56d133ee17492d1400aabc30 | Kanye_West | A substantial number of artists and other figures have been influenced by, or complimented, West's work, including hip hop artists RZA of Wu-Tang Clan, Chuck D of Public Enemy, and DJ Premier of Gang Starr. Both Drake and Casey Veggies have acknowledged being influenced directly by West. Non-rap artists such as English... | Who complimented West in Time Magazine? | {
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56cf884a234ae51400d9be0a | Kanye_West | West's first six solo studio albums, all of which have gone platinum, have received numerous awards and critical acclaim. All of his albums have been commercially successful, with Yeezus, his sixth solo album, becoming his fifth consecutive No. 1 album in the U.S. upon release. West has had six songs exceed 3 million i... | How many songs has Kanye had that have exceeded 3 million digital sales? | {
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56cf884a234ae51400d9be0b | Kanye_West | West's first six solo studio albums, all of which have gone platinum, have received numerous awards and critical acclaim. All of his albums have been commercially successful, with Yeezus, his sixth solo album, becoming his fifth consecutive No. 1 album in the U.S. upon release. West has had six songs exceed 3 million i... | How many songs has Kanye sold digitally in his career? | {
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56d137b1e7d4791d0090202d | Kanye_West | West's first six solo studio albums, all of which have gone platinum, have received numerous awards and critical acclaim. All of his albums have been commercially successful, with Yeezus, his sixth solo album, becoming his fifth consecutive No. 1 album in the U.S. upon release. West has had six songs exceed 3 million i... | How many of West's six albums have gone platinum? | {
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56d137b1e7d4791d0090202e | Kanye_West | West's first six solo studio albums, all of which have gone platinum, have received numerous awards and critical acclaim. All of his albums have been commercially successful, with Yeezus, his sixth solo album, becoming his fifth consecutive No. 1 album in the U.S. upon release. West has had six songs exceed 3 million i... | What was Kanye's fifth consecutive number one album? | {
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180
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56d137b1e7d4791d0090202f | Kanye_West | West's first six solo studio albums, all of which have gone platinum, have received numerous awards and critical acclaim. All of his albums have been commercially successful, with Yeezus, his sixth solo album, becoming his fifth consecutive No. 1 album in the U.S. upon release. West has had six songs exceed 3 million i... | As of 2012, how many downloads have there been of "Golddigger"? | {
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56d137b1e7d4791d00902030 | Kanye_West | West's first six solo studio albums, all of which have gone platinum, have received numerous awards and critical acclaim. All of his albums have been commercially successful, with Yeezus, his sixth solo album, becoming his fifth consecutive No. 1 album in the U.S. upon release. West has had six songs exceed 3 million i... | What rank is West in total sales for the last decade? | {
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56d137b1e7d4791d00902031 | Kanye_West | West's first six solo studio albums, all of which have gone platinum, have received numerous awards and critical acclaim. All of his albums have been commercially successful, with Yeezus, his sixth solo album, becoming his fifth consecutive No. 1 album in the U.S. upon release. West has had six songs exceed 3 million i... | How many total digital songs has Kanye West sold in the US? | {
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56cf88bf234ae51400d9be0f | Kanye_West | As of 2013, West has won a total of 21 Grammy Awards, making him one of the most awarded artists of all-time. About.com ranked Kanye West No. 8 on their "Top 50 Hip-Hop Producers" list. On May 16, 2008, Kanye West was crowned by MTV as the year's No. 1 "Hottest MC in the Game." On December 17, 2010, Kanye West was vote... | How many Grammies has Kanye won as of 2013? | {
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56cf88bf234ae51400d9be10 | Kanye_West | As of 2013, West has won a total of 21 Grammy Awards, making him one of the most awarded artists of all-time. About.com ranked Kanye West No. 8 on their "Top 50 Hip-Hop Producers" list. On May 16, 2008, Kanye West was crowned by MTV as the year's No. 1 "Hottest MC in the Game." On December 17, 2010, Kanye West was vote... | With which artist does Kanye tie with for reaching the top of the annual Pazz & Jop Critic Poll? | {
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56d138c3e7d4791d00902037 | Kanye_West | As of 2013, West has won a total of 21 Grammy Awards, making him one of the most awarded artists of all-time. About.com ranked Kanye West No. 8 on their "Top 50 Hip-Hop Producers" list. On May 16, 2008, Kanye West was crowned by MTV as the year's No. 1 "Hottest MC in the Game." On December 17, 2010, Kanye West was vote... | In 2013, West had won how many total Grammy Awards? | {
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56d138c3e7d4791d00902038 | Kanye_West | As of 2013, West has won a total of 21 Grammy Awards, making him one of the most awarded artists of all-time. About.com ranked Kanye West No. 8 on their "Top 50 Hip-Hop Producers" list. On May 16, 2008, Kanye West was crowned by MTV as the year's No. 1 "Hottest MC in the Game." On December 17, 2010, Kanye West was vote... | What rank did About.com give Kanye "Top 50 Hip-Hop Producers" list? | {
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56d138c3e7d4791d00902039 | Kanye_West | As of 2013, West has won a total of 21 Grammy Awards, making him one of the most awarded artists of all-time. About.com ranked Kanye West No. 8 on their "Top 50 Hip-Hop Producers" list. On May 16, 2008, Kanye West was crowned by MTV as the year's No. 1 "Hottest MC in the Game." On December 17, 2010, Kanye West was vote... | On what day did MTV name Kanye as the year's Number 1 "Hottest MC in the Game."? | {
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56d138c3e7d4791d0090203a | Kanye_West | As of 2013, West has won a total of 21 Grammy Awards, making him one of the most awarded artists of all-time. About.com ranked Kanye West No. 8 on their "Top 50 Hip-Hop Producers" list. On May 16, 2008, Kanye West was crowned by MTV as the year's No. 1 "Hottest MC in the Game." On December 17, 2010, Kanye West was vote... | December 17, 2010 was the day Kanye was nominated by MTV for what? | {
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56d138c3e7d4791d0090203b | Kanye_West | As of 2013, West has won a total of 21 Grammy Awards, making him one of the most awarded artists of all-time. About.com ranked Kanye West No. 8 on their "Top 50 Hip-Hop Producers" list. On May 16, 2008, Kanye West was crowned by MTV as the year's No. 1 "Hottest MC in the Game." On December 17, 2010, Kanye West was vote... | What musician did West tie with for topping the annual Pazz & Jop critic poll 4 times each? | {
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56cf8915234ae51400d9be15 | Kanye_West | In its 2012 list of "500 Greatest Albums of All Time, Rolling Stone included three of West's albums—The College Dropout at number 298, Late Registration at number 118, and My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy at number 353. | How many of Kanye's albums placed on the 2012 Rolling Stone list? | {
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56d13983e7d4791d00902041 | Kanye_West | In its 2012 list of "500 Greatest Albums of All Time, Rolling Stone included three of West's albums—The College Dropout at number 298, Late Registration at number 118, and My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy at number 353. | How many of West's albums were included on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list? | {
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216
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56cf8955234ae51400d9be17 | Kanye_West | The Pitchfork online music publication ranked My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy as the world's best album of the decade "so far"—between 2010 and 2014—on August 19, 2014, while Yeezus was ranked in the eighth position of a list of 100 albums. During the same week, the song "Runaway" (featuring Pusha T) was ranked in th... | Which one of Kanye's albums won The Pitchfork's Album of the Decade (so far) award? | {
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"My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy"
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46
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56cf8955234ae51400d9be18 | Kanye_West | The Pitchfork online music publication ranked My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy as the world's best album of the decade "so far"—between 2010 and 2014—on August 19, 2014, while Yeezus was ranked in the eighth position of a list of 100 albums. During the same week, the song "Runaway" (featuring Pusha T) was ranked in th... | What place did Yeezus secure on the list of 100 albums? | {
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56d139fee7d4791d00902043 | Kanye_West | The Pitchfork online music publication ranked My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy as the world's best album of the decade "so far"—between 2010 and 2014—on August 19, 2014, while Yeezus was ranked in the eighth position of a list of 100 albums. During the same week, the song "Runaway" (featuring Pusha T) was ranked in th... | What online music publication ranked Kanye's album "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" as the world's best album so far? | {
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56d139fee7d4791d00902044 | Kanye_West | The Pitchfork online music publication ranked My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy as the world's best album of the decade "so far"—between 2010 and 2014—on August 19, 2014, while Yeezus was ranked in the eighth position of a list of 100 albums. During the same week, the song "Runaway" (featuring Pusha T) was ranked in th... | What album was ranked 8 on a list of 100 albums? | {
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56d139fee7d4791d00902045 | Kanye_West | The Pitchfork online music publication ranked My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy as the world's best album of the decade "so far"—between 2010 and 2014—on August 19, 2014, while Yeezus was ranked in the eighth position of a list of 100 albums. During the same week, the song "Runaway" (featuring Pusha T) was ranked in th... | What song was ranked third in a list of 200 "best tracks" since 2010? | {
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56d0f72317492d1400aab6a3 | Kanye_West | West's outspoken views and ventures outside of music have received significant mainstream attention. He has been a frequent source of controversy and public scrutiny for his conduct at award shows, on social media, and in other public settings. His more publicized comments include his declaration that President George ... | What President did Kanye West insult on air in 2005? | {
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313
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56d0f72317492d1400aab6a4 | Kanye_West | West's outspoken views and ventures outside of music have received significant mainstream attention. He has been a frequent source of controversy and public scrutiny for his conduct at award shows, on social media, and in other public settings. His more publicized comments include his declaration that President George ... | Whose speech did Kanye West ruin at the 2009 MTV Awards? | {
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463
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56d0f72317492d1400aab6a5 | Kanye_West | West's outspoken views and ventures outside of music have received significant mainstream attention. He has been a frequent source of controversy and public scrutiny for his conduct at award shows, on social media, and in other public settings. His more publicized comments include his declaration that President George ... | What fashion items does Kanye West design? | {
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56d0f72317492d1400aab6a6 | Kanye_West | West's outspoken views and ventures outside of music have received significant mainstream attention. He has been a frequent source of controversy and public scrutiny for his conduct at award shows, on social media, and in other public settings. His more publicized comments include his declaration that President George ... | What company did Kanye West begin? | {
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56d0f72317492d1400aab6a7 | Kanye_West | West's outspoken views and ventures outside of music have received significant mainstream attention. He has been a frequent source of controversy and public scrutiny for his conduct at award shows, on social media, and in other public settings. His more publicized comments include his declaration that President George ... | What year did Kanye West begin working with Adidas? | {
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56cff91b234ae51400d9c1bb | Buddhism | Buddhism /ˈbudɪzəm/ is a nontheistic religion[note 1] or philosophy (Sanskrit: धर्म dharma; Pali: धम्म dhamma) that encompasses a variety of traditions, beliefs and spiritual practices largely based on teachings attributed to Gautama Buddha, commonly known as the Buddha ("the awakened one"). According to Buddhist tradi... | What type of religion is Buddhism? | {
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56cff91b234ae51400d9c1bc | Buddhism | Buddhism /ˈbudɪzəm/ is a nontheistic religion[note 1] or philosophy (Sanskrit: धर्म dharma; Pali: धम्म dhamma) that encompasses a variety of traditions, beliefs and spiritual practices largely based on teachings attributed to Gautama Buddha, commonly known as the Buddha ("the awakened one"). According to Buddhist tradi... | What are the practices of Buddhism based on? | {
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56cff91b234ae51400d9c1bd | Buddhism | Buddhism /ˈbudɪzəm/ is a nontheistic religion[note 1] or philosophy (Sanskrit: धर्म dharma; Pali: धम्म dhamma) that encompasses a variety of traditions, beliefs and spiritual practices largely based on teachings attributed to Gautama Buddha, commonly known as the Buddha ("the awakened one"). According to Buddhist tradi... | Where did the Buddha live? | {
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56cff91b234ae51400d9c1be | Buddhism | Buddhism /ˈbudɪzəm/ is a nontheistic religion[note 1] or philosophy (Sanskrit: धर्म dharma; Pali: धम्म dhamma) that encompasses a variety of traditions, beliefs and spiritual practices largely based on teachings attributed to Gautama Buddha, commonly known as the Buddha ("the awakened one"). According to Buddhist tradi... | How do Buddhists believe their suffering can be ended? | {
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56cff91b234ae51400d9c1bf | Buddhism | Buddhism /ˈbudɪzəm/ is a nontheistic religion[note 1] or philosophy (Sanskrit: धर्म dharma; Pali: धम्म dhamma) that encompasses a variety of traditions, beliefs and spiritual practices largely based on teachings attributed to Gautama Buddha, commonly known as the Buddha ("the awakened one"). According to Buddhist tradi... | What did the Buddha teach should be given up to end suffering? | {
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56d0c933234ae51400d9c43c | Buddhism | Buddhism /ˈbudɪzəm/ is a nontheistic religion[note 1] or philosophy (Sanskrit: धर्म dharma; Pali: धम्म dhamma) that encompasses a variety of traditions, beliefs and spiritual practices largely based on teachings attributed to Gautama Buddha, commonly known as the Buddha ("the awakened one"). According to Buddhist tradi... | What type of religion is Buddhism? | {
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56d0c933234ae51400d9c43d | Buddhism | Buddhism /ˈbudɪzəm/ is a nontheistic religion[note 1] or philosophy (Sanskrit: धर्म dharma; Pali: धम्म dhamma) that encompasses a variety of traditions, beliefs and spiritual practices largely based on teachings attributed to Gautama Buddha, commonly known as the Buddha ("the awakened one"). According to Buddhist tradi... | Who's teaching is Buddhism based upon? | {
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56d0c933234ae51400d9c43e | Buddhism | Buddhism /ˈbudɪzəm/ is a nontheistic religion[note 1] or philosophy (Sanskrit: धर्म dharma; Pali: धम्म dhamma) that encompasses a variety of traditions, beliefs and spiritual practices largely based on teachings attributed to Gautama Buddha, commonly known as the Buddha ("the awakened one"). According to Buddhist tradi... | When was Buddha alive? | {
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56d0c933234ae51400d9c43f | Buddhism | Buddhism /ˈbudɪzəm/ is a nontheistic religion[note 1] or philosophy (Sanskrit: धर्म dharma; Pali: धम्म dhamma) that encompasses a variety of traditions, beliefs and spiritual practices largely based on teachings attributed to Gautama Buddha, commonly known as the Buddha ("the awakened one"). According to Buddhist tradi... | Where did Buddha reside when he was alive? | {
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56d0d6db17492d1400aab662 | Buddhism | Buddhism /ˈbudɪzəm/ is a nontheistic religion[note 1] or philosophy (Sanskrit: धर्म dharma; Pali: धम्म dhamma) that encompasses a variety of traditions, beliefs and spiritual practices largely based on teachings attributed to Gautama Buddha, commonly known as the Buddha ("the awakened one"). According to Buddhist tradi... | Who's teachings is Buddhism based upon? | {
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56d0d6db17492d1400aab663 | Buddhism | Buddhism /ˈbudɪzəm/ is a nontheistic religion[note 1] or philosophy (Sanskrit: धर्म dharma; Pali: धम्म dhamma) that encompasses a variety of traditions, beliefs and spiritual practices largely based on teachings attributed to Gautama Buddha, commonly known as the Buddha ("the awakened one"). According to Buddhist tradi... | Where was Buddha thought to live? | {
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56d0d6db17492d1400aab664 | Buddhism | Buddhism /ˈbudɪzəm/ is a nontheistic religion[note 1] or philosophy (Sanskrit: धर्म dharma; Pali: धम्म dhamma) that encompasses a variety of traditions, beliefs and spiritual practices largely based on teachings attributed to Gautama Buddha, commonly known as the Buddha ("the awakened one"). According to Buddhist tradi... | When approximately was Buddha alive? | {
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420
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56d1b926e7d4791d009020cd | Buddhism | Buddhism /ˈbudɪzəm/ is a nontheistic religion[note 1] or philosophy (Sanskrit: धर्म dharma; Pali: धम्म dhamma) that encompasses a variety of traditions, beliefs and spiritual practices largely based on teachings attributed to Gautama Buddha, commonly known as the Buddha ("the awakened one"). According to Buddhist tradi... | Buddhism is based on the teaching of who? | {
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226
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56d1b926e7d4791d009020cf | Buddhism | Buddhism /ˈbudɪzəm/ is a nontheistic religion[note 1] or philosophy (Sanskrit: धर्म dharma; Pali: धम्म dhamma) that encompasses a variety of traditions, beliefs and spiritual practices largely based on teachings attributed to Gautama Buddha, commonly known as the Buddha ("the awakened one"). According to Buddhist tradi... | How many noble truths are there? | {
"text": [
"4"
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449
]
} |
56d1b926e7d4791d009020d0 | Buddhism | Buddhism /ˈbudɪzəm/ is a nontheistic religion[note 1] or philosophy (Sanskrit: धर्म dharma; Pali: धम्म dhamma) that encompasses a variety of traditions, beliefs and spiritual practices largely based on teachings attributed to Gautama Buddha, commonly known as the Buddha ("the awakened one"). According to Buddhist tradi... | Buddha was part of what subcontinent? | {
"text": [
"Indian"
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"answer_start": [
381
]
} |
56d1b926e7d4791d009020d1 | Buddhism | Buddhism /ˈbudɪzəm/ is a nontheistic religion[note 1] or philosophy (Sanskrit: धर्म dharma; Pali: धम्म dhamma) that encompasses a variety of traditions, beliefs and spiritual practices largely based on teachings attributed to Gautama Buddha, commonly known as the Buddha ("the awakened one"). According to Buddhist tradi... | Who is "the awakened one" | {
"text": [
"Buddha"
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"answer_start": [
234
]
} |
56cffa20234ae51400d9c1c5 | Buddhism | Two major extant branches of Buddhism are generally recognized by scholars: Theravada ("The School of the Elders") and Mahayana ("The Great Vehicle"). Vajrayana, a body of teachings attributed to Indian siddhas, may be viewed as a third branch or merely a part of Mahayana. Theravada has a widespread following in Sri La... | What are the two major branches of Buddhism? | {
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"Theravada (\"The School of the Elders\") and Mahayana (\"The Great Vehicle\")"
],
"answer_start": [
76
]
} |
56cffa20234ae51400d9c1c6 | Buddhism | Two major extant branches of Buddhism are generally recognized by scholars: Theravada ("The School of the Elders") and Mahayana ("The Great Vehicle"). Vajrayana, a body of teachings attributed to Indian siddhas, may be viewed as a third branch or merely a part of Mahayana. Theravada has a widespread following in Sri La... | What is sometimes viewed as the third branch of Buddhism? | {
"text": [
"Vajrayana"
],
"answer_start": [
151
]
} |
56cffa20234ae51400d9c1c7 | Buddhism | Two major extant branches of Buddhism are generally recognized by scholars: Theravada ("The School of the Elders") and Mahayana ("The Great Vehicle"). Vajrayana, a body of teachings attributed to Indian siddhas, may be viewed as a third branch or merely a part of Mahayana. Theravada has a widespread following in Sri La... | Where does Theravada have the largest following? | {
"text": [
"Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia"
],
"answer_start": [
314
]
} |
56cffa20234ae51400d9c1c8 | Buddhism | Two major extant branches of Buddhism are generally recognized by scholars: Theravada ("The School of the Elders") and Mahayana ("The Great Vehicle"). Vajrayana, a body of teachings attributed to Indian siddhas, may be viewed as a third branch or merely a part of Mahayana. Theravada has a widespread following in Sri La... | Mahayana includes which practices of Buddhism? | {
"text": [
"Pure Land, Zen, Nichiren Buddhism, Shingon, and Tiantai (Tendai)"
],
"answer_start": [
386
]
} |
56cffa20234ae51400d9c1c9 | Buddhism | Two major extant branches of Buddhism are generally recognized by scholars: Theravada ("The School of the Elders") and Mahayana ("The Great Vehicle"). Vajrayana, a body of teachings attributed to Indian siddhas, may be viewed as a third branch or merely a part of Mahayana. Theravada has a widespread following in Sri La... | What is the estimated number of Buddhists in the world? | {
"text": [
"488 million[web 1] and 535 million"
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"answer_start": [
677
]
} |
56d0e08817492d1400aab66d | Buddhism | Two major extant branches of Buddhism are generally recognized by scholars: Theravada ("The School of the Elders") and Mahayana ("The Great Vehicle"). Vajrayana, a body of teachings attributed to Indian siddhas, may be viewed as a third branch or merely a part of Mahayana. Theravada has a widespread following in Sri La... | Which branch practices the teachings of Zen? | {
"text": [
"Mahayana"
],
"answer_start": [
119
]
} |
56d0e08817492d1400aab66e | Buddhism | Two major extant branches of Buddhism are generally recognized by scholars: Theravada ("The School of the Elders") and Mahayana ("The Great Vehicle"). Vajrayana, a body of teachings attributed to Indian siddhas, may be viewed as a third branch or merely a part of Mahayana. Theravada has a widespread following in Sri La... | What minor branch is sometimes attributed to Mahayana? | {
"text": [
"Vajrayana"
],
"answer_start": [
151
]
} |
56d1ba3ee7d4791d009020de | Buddhism | Two major extant branches of Buddhism are generally recognized by scholars: Theravada ("The School of the Elders") and Mahayana ("The Great Vehicle"). Vajrayana, a body of teachings attributed to Indian siddhas, may be viewed as a third branch or merely a part of Mahayana. Theravada has a widespread following in Sri La... | What kind of teachings does Tibetan Buddhism preserve? | {
"text": [
"Vajrayana"
],
"answer_start": [
151
]
} |
56d1ba3ee7d4791d009020e0 | Buddhism | Two major extant branches of Buddhism are generally recognized by scholars: Theravada ("The School of the Elders") and Mahayana ("The Great Vehicle"). Vajrayana, a body of teachings attributed to Indian siddhas, may be viewed as a third branch or merely a part of Mahayana. Theravada has a widespread following in Sri La... | Vajrayana is attributed to who? | {
"text": [
"Indian siddhas"
],
"answer_start": [
196
]
} |
56d1ba3ee7d4791d009020e1 | Buddhism | Two major extant branches of Buddhism are generally recognized by scholars: Theravada ("The School of the Elders") and Mahayana ("The Great Vehicle"). Vajrayana, a body of teachings attributed to Indian siddhas, may be viewed as a third branch or merely a part of Mahayana. Theravada has a widespread following in Sri La... | Theravada means what? | {
"text": [
"The School of the Elders"
],
"answer_start": [
88
]
} |
56cffaa0234ae51400d9c1d9 | Buddhism | In Theravada Buddhism, the ultimate goal is the attainment of the sublime state of Nirvana, achieved by practicing the Noble Eightfold Path (also known as the Middle Way), thus escaping what is seen as a cycle of suffering and rebirth. Mahayana Buddhism instead aspires to Buddhahood via the bodhisattva path, a state wh... | What is the goal of Theravada Buddhism? | {
"text": [
"the attainment of the sublime state of Nirvana"
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"answer_start": [
44
]
} |
56cffaa0234ae51400d9c1da | Buddhism | In Theravada Buddhism, the ultimate goal is the attainment of the sublime state of Nirvana, achieved by practicing the Noble Eightfold Path (also known as the Middle Way), thus escaping what is seen as a cycle of suffering and rebirth. Mahayana Buddhism instead aspires to Buddhahood via the bodhisattva path, a state wh... | How is Nirvana achieved? | {
"text": [
"practicing the Noble Eightfold Path (also known as the Middle Way)"
],
"answer_start": [
104
]
} |
56cffaa0234ae51400d9c1db | Buddhism | In Theravada Buddhism, the ultimate goal is the attainment of the sublime state of Nirvana, achieved by practicing the Noble Eightfold Path (also known as the Middle Way), thus escaping what is seen as a cycle of suffering and rebirth. Mahayana Buddhism instead aspires to Buddhahood via the bodhisattva path, a state wh... | What is the bodhisattva path? | {
"text": [
"a state wherein one remains in this cycle to help other beings reach awakening"
],
"answer_start": [
310
]
} |
56cffaa0234ae51400d9c1dc | Buddhism | In Theravada Buddhism, the ultimate goal is the attainment of the sublime state of Nirvana, achieved by practicing the Noble Eightfold Path (also known as the Middle Way), thus escaping what is seen as a cycle of suffering and rebirth. Mahayana Buddhism instead aspires to Buddhahood via the bodhisattva path, a state wh... | What is the goal of Tibetan Buddhism? | {
"text": [
"Buddhahood or rainbow body"
],
"answer_start": [
418
]
} |
56d0e19c17492d1400aab676 | Buddhism | In Theravada Buddhism, the ultimate goal is the attainment of the sublime state of Nirvana, achieved by practicing the Noble Eightfold Path (also known as the Middle Way), thus escaping what is seen as a cycle of suffering and rebirth. Mahayana Buddhism instead aspires to Buddhahood via the bodhisattva path, a state wh... | How is Nirvana attained? | {
"text": [
"by practicing the Noble Eightfold Path"
],
"answer_start": [
101
]
} |
56d1bc77e7d4791d009020f3 | Buddhism | In Theravada Buddhism, the ultimate goal is the attainment of the sublime state of Nirvana, achieved by practicing the Noble Eightfold Path (also known as the Middle Way), thus escaping what is seen as a cycle of suffering and rebirth. Mahayana Buddhism instead aspires to Buddhahood via the bodhisattva path, a state wh... | In what buddhism is the goal a state of nirvana? | {
"text": [
"Theravada"
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"answer_start": [
3
]
} |
56d1bc77e7d4791d009020f4 | Buddhism | In Theravada Buddhism, the ultimate goal is the attainment of the sublime state of Nirvana, achieved by practicing the Noble Eightfold Path (also known as the Middle Way), thus escaping what is seen as a cycle of suffering and rebirth. Mahayana Buddhism instead aspires to Buddhahood via the bodhisattva path, a state wh... | What buddhism has a goal of Buddhahood or rainbow body? | {
"text": [
"Tibetan"
],
"answer_start": [
390
]
} |
56d1bc77e7d4791d009020f5 | Buddhism | In Theravada Buddhism, the ultimate goal is the attainment of the sublime state of Nirvana, achieved by practicing the Noble Eightfold Path (also known as the Middle Way), thus escaping what is seen as a cycle of suffering and rebirth. Mahayana Buddhism instead aspires to Buddhahood via the bodhisattva path, a state wh... | The Noble Eightfold Path is also known as what? | {
"text": [
"the Middle Way"
],
"answer_start": [
155
]
} |
56d1bc77e7d4791d009020f6 | Buddhism | In Theravada Buddhism, the ultimate goal is the attainment of the sublime state of Nirvana, achieved by practicing the Noble Eightfold Path (also known as the Middle Way), thus escaping what is seen as a cycle of suffering and rebirth. Mahayana Buddhism instead aspires to Buddhahood via the bodhisattva path, a state wh... | Mahayana aspires to Buddhahood through what path? | {
"text": [
"bodhisattva"
],
"answer_start": [
292
]
} |
56d1bc77e7d4791d009020f7 | Buddhism | In Theravada Buddhism, the ultimate goal is the attainment of the sublime state of Nirvana, achieved by practicing the Noble Eightfold Path (also known as the Middle Way), thus escaping what is seen as a cycle of suffering and rebirth. Mahayana Buddhism instead aspires to Buddhahood via the bodhisattva path, a state wh... | Theravada escapes what cycle? | {
"text": [
"suffering and rebirth"
],
"answer_start": [
213
]
} |
56d07602234ae51400d9c2f4 | Buddhism | Buddhist schools vary on the exact nature of the path to liberation, the importance and canonicity of various teachings and scriptures, and especially their respective practices. Buddhism denies a creator deity and posits that mundane deities such as Mahabrahma are misperceived to be a creator. The foundations of Buddh... | What are the Three Jewels of the Buddhist tradition? | {
"text": [
"the Buddha, the Dharma (the teachings), and the Sangha (the community)"
],
"answer_start": [
369
]
} |
56d07602234ae51400d9c2f5 | Buddhism | Buddhist schools vary on the exact nature of the path to liberation, the importance and canonicity of various teachings and scriptures, and especially their respective practices. Buddhism denies a creator deity and posits that mundane deities such as Mahabrahma are misperceived to be a creator. The foundations of Buddh... | What is one of the Ten Meritorious Deeds of Buddhism? | {
"text": [
"cultivation of higher wisdom and discernment"
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"answer_start": [
856
]
} |
56d0e34017492d1400aab682 | Buddhism | Buddhist schools vary on the exact nature of the path to liberation, the importance and canonicity of various teachings and scriptures, and especially their respective practices. Buddhism denies a creator deity and posits that mundane deities such as Mahabrahma are misperceived to be a creator. The foundations of Buddh... | What other practices do Buddhists adhere to? | {
"text": [
"Ten Meritorious Deeds"
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"answer_start": [
639
]
} |
56d0e34017492d1400aab683 | Buddhism | Buddhist schools vary on the exact nature of the path to liberation, the importance and canonicity of various teachings and scriptures, and especially their respective practices. Buddhism denies a creator deity and posits that mundane deities such as Mahabrahma are misperceived to be a creator. The foundations of Buddh... | What is one of the Ten Meritorious Deeds? | {
"text": [
"renouncing conventional living and becoming a monastic"
],
"answer_start": [
741
]
} |
56d1be69e7d4791d009020fe | Buddhism | Buddhist schools vary on the exact nature of the path to liberation, the importance and canonicity of various teachings and scriptures, and especially their respective practices. Buddhism denies a creator deity and posits that mundane deities such as Mahabrahma are misperceived to be a creator. The foundations of Buddh... | Buddhism denies what kind of deity? | {
"text": [
"creator"
],
"answer_start": [
197
]
} |
56d1be69e7d4791d009020ff | Buddhism | Buddhist schools vary on the exact nature of the path to liberation, the importance and canonicity of various teachings and scriptures, and especially their respective practices. Buddhism denies a creator deity and posits that mundane deities such as Mahabrahma are misperceived to be a creator. The foundations of Buddh... | Of the Ten Meritorious Deeds, giving charity reduces what? | {
"text": [
"greediness"
],
"answer_start": [
701
]
} |
56d1be69e7d4791d00902101 | Buddhism | Buddhist schools vary on the exact nature of the path to liberation, the importance and canonicity of various teachings and scriptures, and especially their respective practices. Buddhism denies a creator deity and posits that mundane deities such as Mahabrahma are misperceived to be a creator. The foundations of Buddh... | Invocation of buddhas and bodhisattvas is in what tradition? | {
"text": [
"Mahayana"
],
"answer_start": [
968
]
} |
56d0772c234ae51400d9c2f8 | Buddhism | This narrative draws on the Nidānakathā of the Jataka tales of the Theravada, which is ascribed to Buddhaghoṣa in the 5th century CE. Earlier biographies such as the Buddhacarita, the Lokottaravādin Mahāvastu, and the Sarvāstivādin Lalitavistara Sūtra, give different accounts. Scholars are hesitant to make unqualified ... | The Nidānakathā of the Jataka tales of the Theravada is attributed to who? | {
"text": [
"Nidānakathā of the Jataka tales of the Theravada"
],
"answer_start": [
28
]
} |
56d0772c234ae51400d9c2f9 | Buddhism | This narrative draws on the Nidānakathā of the Jataka tales of the Theravada, which is ascribed to Buddhaghoṣa in the 5th century CE. Earlier biographies such as the Buddhacarita, the Lokottaravādin Mahāvastu, and the Sarvāstivādin Lalitavistara Sūtra, give different accounts. Scholars are hesitant to make unqualified ... | What are some other biographies that differ from the Jataka tales? | {
"text": [
"Buddhacarita, the Lokottaravādin Mahāvastu, and the Sarvāstivādin Lalitavistara Sūtra"
],
"answer_start": [
166
]
} |
56d0772c234ae51400d9c2fa | Buddhism | This narrative draws on the Nidānakathā of the Jataka tales of the Theravada, which is ascribed to Buddhaghoṣa in the 5th century CE. Earlier biographies such as the Buddhacarita, the Lokottaravādin Mahāvastu, and the Sarvāstivādin Lalitavistara Sūtra, give different accounts. Scholars are hesitant to make unqualified ... | What do scholars recognize about the life of the Buddha? | {
"text": [
"Most accept that he lived, taught and founded a monastic order"
],
"answer_start": [
376
]
} |
56d0e42e17492d1400aab689 | Buddhism | This narrative draws on the Nidānakathā of the Jataka tales of the Theravada, which is ascribed to Buddhaghoṣa in the 5th century CE. Earlier biographies such as the Buddhacarita, the Lokottaravādin Mahāvastu, and the Sarvāstivādin Lalitavistara Sūtra, give different accounts. Scholars are hesitant to make unqualified ... | When was the Buddhagohosa written? | {
"text": [
"5th century CE"
],
"answer_start": [
118
]
} |
56d0e42e17492d1400aab68a | Buddhism | This narrative draws on the Nidānakathā of the Jataka tales of the Theravada, which is ascribed to Buddhaghoṣa in the 5th century CE. Earlier biographies such as the Buddhacarita, the Lokottaravādin Mahāvastu, and the Sarvāstivādin Lalitavistara Sūtra, give different accounts. Scholars are hesitant to make unqualified ... | What is one of the earlier biographies on Buddhism? | {
"text": [
"the Buddhacarita"
],
"answer_start": [
162
]
} |
56d0e42e17492d1400aab68c | Buddhism | This narrative draws on the Nidānakathā of the Jataka tales of the Theravada, which is ascribed to Buddhaghoṣa in the 5th century CE. Earlier biographies such as the Buddhacarita, the Lokottaravādin Mahāvastu, and the Sarvāstivādin Lalitavistara Sūtra, give different accounts. Scholars are hesitant to make unqualified ... | Who founded a monastic order in his life? | {
"text": [
"Buddha"
],
"answer_start": [
99
]
} |
56d1c2d2e7d4791d0090211f | Buddhism | This narrative draws on the Nidānakathā of the Jataka tales of the Theravada, which is ascribed to Buddhaghoṣa in the 5th century CE. Earlier biographies such as the Buddhacarita, the Lokottaravādin Mahāvastu, and the Sarvāstivādin Lalitavistara Sūtra, give different accounts. Scholars are hesitant to make unqualified ... | Scholars do not make claims without evidence about who's life? | {
"text": [
"Buddha"
],
"answer_start": [
99
]
} |
56d1c2d2e7d4791d00902120 | Buddhism | This narrative draws on the Nidānakathā of the Jataka tales of the Theravada, which is ascribed to Buddhaghoṣa in the 5th century CE. Earlier biographies such as the Buddhacarita, the Lokottaravādin Mahāvastu, and the Sarvāstivādin Lalitavistara Sūtra, give different accounts. Scholars are hesitant to make unqualified ... | Most accept that Buddha lived and taught in what type of order? | {
"text": [
"monastic"
],
"answer_start": [
424
]
} |
56d1c2d2e7d4791d00902121 | Buddhism | This narrative draws on the Nidānakathā of the Jataka tales of the Theravada, which is ascribed to Buddhaghoṣa in the 5th century CE. Earlier biographies such as the Buddhacarita, the Lokottaravādin Mahāvastu, and the Sarvāstivādin Lalitavistara Sūtra, give different accounts. Scholars are hesitant to make unqualified ... | The Jataka tales of the Theravada happened in what century? | {
"text": [
"5th ce"
],
"answer_start": [
118
]
} |
56d077d6234ae51400d9c2fe | Buddhism | According to author Michael Carrithers, while there are good reasons to doubt the traditional account, "the outline of the life must be true: birth, maturity, renunciation, search, awakening and liberation, teaching, death." In writing her biography of the Buddha, Karen Armstrong noted, "It is obviously difficult, ther... | Who said "the outline of the life must be true: birth, maturity, renunciation, search, awakening and liberation, teaching, death."? | {
"text": [
"Michael Carrithers"
],
"answer_start": [
20
]
} |
56d0f9af17492d1400aab6b5 | Buddhism | According to author Michael Carrithers, while there are good reasons to doubt the traditional account, "the outline of the life must be true: birth, maturity, renunciation, search, awakening and liberation, teaching, death." In writing her biography of the Buddha, Karen Armstrong noted, "It is obviously difficult, ther... | What are some of the outlines of life? | {
"text": [
"birth, maturity, renunciation"
],
"answer_start": [
142
]
} |
56d0f9af17492d1400aab6b6 | Buddhism | According to author Michael Carrithers, while there are good reasons to doubt the traditional account, "the outline of the life must be true: birth, maturity, renunciation, search, awakening and liberation, teaching, death." In writing her biography of the Buddha, Karen Armstrong noted, "It is obviously difficult, ther... | Who wrote a biography of Buddha? | {
"text": [
"Karen Armstrong"
],
"answer_start": [
265
]
} |
56d0f9af17492d1400aab6b8 | Buddhism | According to author Michael Carrithers, while there are good reasons to doubt the traditional account, "the outline of the life must be true: birth, maturity, renunciation, search, awakening and liberation, teaching, death." In writing her biography of the Buddha, Karen Armstrong noted, "It is obviously difficult, ther... | What do some say is Buddha's real name? | {
"text": [
"Siddhatta Gotama"
],
"answer_start": [
512
]
} |
56d0f9af17492d1400aab6b9 | Buddhism | According to author Michael Carrithers, while there are good reasons to doubt the traditional account, "the outline of the life must be true: birth, maturity, renunciation, search, awakening and liberation, teaching, death." In writing her biography of the Buddha, Karen Armstrong noted, "It is obviously difficult, ther... | What are the helpers called that helped Buddha? | {
"text": [
"disciples"
],
"answer_start": [
559
]
} |
56d1c3cae7d4791d0090212b | Buddhism | According to author Michael Carrithers, while there are good reasons to doubt the traditional account, "the outline of the life must be true: birth, maturity, renunciation, search, awakening and liberation, teaching, death." In writing her biography of the Buddha, Karen Armstrong noted, "It is obviously difficult, ther... | Who believes "the outline of the life must be true" in reference to Buddha? | {
"text": [
"Michael Carrithers"
],
"answer_start": [
20
]
} |
56d1c3cae7d4791d0090212c | Buddhism | According to author Michael Carrithers, while there are good reasons to doubt the traditional account, "the outline of the life must be true: birth, maturity, renunciation, search, awakening and liberation, teaching, death." In writing her biography of the Buddha, Karen Armstrong noted, "It is obviously difficult, ther... | Karen Armstrong wrote a biography on who? | {
"text": [
"the Buddha"
],
"answer_start": [
253
]
} |
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