Asap   according to zen teachings, enlightenment could be achieved in all of these ways except a. by asking for special blessings from the gods. b. through self-discipline. c. via meditation. d. by cleansing the mind of nonessential thoughts. e. by studying scriptures.

a. by asking for special blessings from the gods.

Explanation:

According to the Zen teachings you must meditate a lot, and need to give up on your desires and be self disciplined, in order to achieve enlightenment which is a process by which people get wiser and start to understand the mysteries of life, the only one from the options that is not a way to achieve it according to the Zen teachings would be asking for special blessings from the gods.

i believe the correct answer is option b. most eastern european nations joined nato.

though i could be wrong, option d. the eastern european nations were granted complete independence, would be another choice.

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