Budismo
Buddhism is a philosophy of life (not a religion) based on the teachings left by Siddhartha Gautama, the historical Buddha, who lived approximately between 563 and 483 BC in Nepal. This philosophy is broadcast worldwide and seen by some as a religion, although the Buddha is not considered a God and his teachings have nothing mystical.
The goal of Buddhism is to make each release from suffering and find happiness.There is no God, no liturgy, no holy book.Therefore, Buddhism is a unique lifestyle nonsectarian, which can be followed by anyone, even practicing a religion.
The main teaching of Buddhism is focused on what is commonly called The Four Noble Truths, and the last of which unfolds in the Noble Eightfold Path, a practice of eight steps to lead people to happiness.
[Box type = "info"] The word "Buddha" means "enlightened." So every person who frees himself from suffering and attains happiness becomes a buddha. When talking about the historical Buddha, is referring to Siddhartha Gautama, who was among the first to achieve enlightenment and the one who passed the teachings for a large number of people. Oh, and this historical Buddha has nothing to do with the figure of the chubby bald smiley, that is the only representation of a Chinese monk folk. [/ Box]
Due to the difficulties of translation and oral transmission of teachings in many places -including Wikipedia - the Four Noble Truths are presented as follows: "Life is suffering, the cause of suffering is desire, the cessation of suffering is to see free from desire, the way to do it is the Eightfold Path. "
Let us now see how it would be more appropriate interpretation of the Four Noble Truths.
Popularized in translation, we have that "life is suffering." But just look at the teachings of the Buddha to note that he never define something as wonderful as life as "suffering."
What the Buddha meant was that life did not become aware of