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"Four Noble Truths," which are the foundation of all Buddhist belief:

1.) All human life is suffering (dhukka ).
2.) All suffering is caused by human ^desire, particularly the desire that impermanent things be permanent.
3.) Human suffering can be ended by ending human desire.

4.) Desire can be ended by following the "Eightfold Noble Path": right understanding, right thought, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, and right concentration.

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"Do not believe in anything simply because you have heard it.
 Do not believe in anything simply because it is found written in your religious books.
 Do not believe in traditions because they have been handed down for many generations.
 But after observation and analysis,when you find that anything agrees with reason and is
 conducive to the good and benefit of one and  all, then accept it and live up to it." 
 
******Buddha*******