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Buddhism

Buddhism is a tradition that focuses on personal spiritual development. Buddhists strive for a deep insight into the true nature of life and do not worship gods or deities.

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  • The Buddhist universeThe Buddhist universe

    The great tragedy of existence, from a Buddhist point of view, is that it is endless and yet impermanent.

  • The Four Noble TruthsThe Four Noble Truths

    The Four Noble Truths contain the essence of the Buddha's teachings. It was these four principles that the Buddha came to understand during his meditation under the bodhi tree.

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