For this assignment I choose to find out more information on the Buddhist faith. I know of someone from my high school that was a Buddhist. One fundamental belief of Buddhism is what we know as reincarnation. Reincarnation is the concept that people are reborn after they have died. In fact this belief is also thought to happen multiple times. The individuals go through many cycles of birth, living, death and rebirth. A practicing Buddhist can differentiate between rebirth and reincarnation. Reincarnation is thought to be where the individual may be reborn repeatedly. In rebirth, the person does not necessarily have to return to earth as the same entity ever again. After multiple cycles, if a person can release their attachment to desire and themselves, they can attain Nirvana. Nirvana is the state of freedom from suffering.
             There is no deity of buddhism, Buddhists believe that there is no god. However, they look up to Siddartha Gautama (Buddha) as an inspiration and what they want to be. There are three trainings or practices. These three are called Sila, Samadhi and Prajna. Sila is having virtue, good conduct, and morality. This is based on two fundamental principles: the principle of equality: that all living entities are equal. The second principle is reciprocity, which is the kind of the "Golden Rule" in Christianity. "Treat others the way you would wish to be treated." Samadhi is having concentration, meditating, and mental development. They believe that developing ones mind will give them wisdom and which will eventually lead to personal freedom. Mental development also gives them strength and being able to control themselves. Prajna is having insight, wisdom, and enlightenment. This is thought of being the heart of Buddhism. There are four noble truths taught in the Buddhist faith. 1) Dukkha which is "Life is brought with suffering" or "suffering exists" 2) Samudaya which is, we suffer because we grasp for things. 3) Nirodh...