Buddhism Case

Part 3

Through Buddhism one can attain the state of supreme fulfillment as to many people this " way of life " refines and adapts to changes in society, without losing the fundamental concept, being to achieve freedom and obtain 'Nirvana.' This is driven through the characteristics, of belief and believers, Sacred texts and writings, Ethics and rituals, which circulate into one another enabling an energetic, ambitious and successful religion.

The beliefs, believers and ethics presence set the foundations for the religion, being one of, it not, the strongest characteristics. As a whole Buddhism is structured around the fundamental principles of the Four Noble Truths. Being, 'Dukka' suffering exists, 'Samudaya', the cause of suffering is desire, 'Nirodha', there is an end to suffering through extinguishing all desire and 'Magga', in order to end suffering you must follow the Eight- Fold Path. Another core ethic, which governs the way buddhists act for instance, 'Right composure/ meditation', 'Right attitude, purpose and thought.' Keeping abreast with this will allow ones progression to 'fulfillment', referred to as 'Nirvana.' Furthermore the beliefs of reincarnation, the concept that people are reborn after death and karma, that all our actions have consequences with our lives conditioned by our past, present and future actions are essential as believers search for the meaning of their life through these beliefs. These characteristics are a vital necessity in facing society today, as they adapt and mold from the original foundation to continually changing preserving and contributing to create the dynamic, living religion; Buddhism.