What is the philosophy of Buddhism?

Introduction[edit]. The Buddha expressed his philosophy when he said: "I teach only two things, O disciples, the nature of suffering and the cessation of suffering." The Buddha taught the famous "Four Noble Truths" and "Eightfold Path," which allows people to achieve enlightenment. read more

The philosophy of Buddhism is that a person can end the suffering of life. Pain is inevitable. Suffering arises from attachment. The ending of attachment is voluntary. The individual identity is a temporary combination of factors. read more

Buddhism is a religion to about 300 million people around the world. The word comes from 'budhi', 'to awaken'. It has its origins about 2,500 years ago when Siddhartha Gotama, known as the Buddha, was himself awakened (enlightened) at the age of 35. read more

Buddhist philosophy refers to the philosophical investigations and systems of inquiry that developed among various Buddhist schools in India following the death of the Buddha and later spread throughout Asia. read more