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Q: What do buddhists suggest people do to alleviate suffering?
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What answers did buddha found?

He discovered why people suffer; that is why people are unhappy, or discontented with life and a path to alleviate this suffering.


Why is thinking about suffering different for Buddhists?

Buddhists do not suffer for any reason, and they do not suffer morethan anyone else. Buddha simply commented on the fact that all people suffer - it is our nature and the nature of living. It might be useful to note that "suffer" includes concepts such as want more, are unhappy with, desire. long for, think we need and others. The reason for the suffering is that we all desire something more or different than what we have. This is not limited to Buddhists, all people fall into this same trap. The cure for this, and one does exist, is to find and institute a remedy for this suffering. Fir Buddhists this has been identified as following the Eightfold Path.


Is Buddhism against assisted suicide?

Buddhists' are against hurting themselves or other people. They believe that suffering and pain can be overcome, so I believe that most Buddhists' would be against any type of killing.


What are some beliefs of people who practice Buddhism?

Simply put, Buddhists believe that life is suffering, there is a cause to that suffering and the noble eightfold path is the way to end said suffering. The cessation of suffering is know as Nirvana. For more information on the principles of Buddhism and suffering, the noble eightfold path, please refer to the related links below.


What do you call people who believe in Buddha?

People who believe in Buddha are commonly called Buddhists. They practice Buddhism


What is the percentage of Buddhists people in Korea?

20% of people in Korea are Buddhists


Who were the people who believed in Buddhism?

Buddhists. There are still people who believe in Buddhism, and they are still called Buddhists.


What made Buddhism so popular in China?

Buddhism taught that people could escape their suffering by following its principles. As a result, many Chinese seeking peace and comfort became Buddhists.


Which is not one of the four Nobel Truths?

The Four Noble Truths are:All life is sufferingAll suffering is caused by desireThere is an escape from suffering and desireThe escape is the Eightfold PathAnything that is not one of the above is not one of the Nobel Truths.


What is the main goal of people who follow buddihism as it was taught by the Buddha?

The goal of all Buddhists is to reach enlightenment, which is a state in which suffering ends.


Why do Buddhists reject the idea of the Hindu caste system?

because the founder of buddhism Siddhartha Gautama thought it was cruel


How many gods to buddist worship?

The Buddha did not concern himself with answering the question of whether there is a God or Gods since it is not relevant to what he was searching for, which is an end to suffering. Buddhists do not consider The Buddha, Siddhattha Gotama, a God. Some Buddhists believe that there is a heavenly realm where people can attain temporary god-hood, but this belief is not universal.