Which of the following alternatives is 'True' for the statement of Assertion and Reasoning?
Assertion (A): The Eightfold Path consists of ethical, mental, and wisdom based practices.
Reason (R): Right speech, Right Action, and Right livelihood from the wisdom section
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Correct option is B

The Assertion is correct - the Noble Eightfold Path in Buddhism is indeed divided into three categories: wisdom (prajna), ethical conduct (sila), and mental discipline/concentration (samadhi). However, the Reason is false because Right Speech, Right Action, and Right Livelihood belong to the ethical conduct (sila) section, not the wisdom section. The wisdom section consists of Right View and Right Intention.

Information Booster:
1. Three Divisions: Wisdom (Right View, Right Intention), Ethical Conduct (Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood), Mental Discipline (Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, Right Concentration)
2. Wisdom (Prajna): Concerns understanding the nature of reality and cultivating proper intentions
3. Ethical Conduct (Sila): Involves moral behavior in speech, actions, and livelihood choices
4. Mental Discipline (Samadhi): Focuses on meditation practices and mental cultivation
5. Interdependence: All eight elements support each other and are meant to be practiced together