What are two major beliefs in Buddhism?

Answer 1

the answer is simply that they believed in karma, and that they believed in no god.. they only believe in the Buddha..

Answer:

The basic beliefs of Buddhism are set out in the Four Noble Truths:

• All life experiences suffering
• All suffering is caused by desire
• Suffering can be eliminated by eliminating desire
• This can be done by following the Eightfold Path

Answer 2

The two major teachings are contained in the Four Noble Truths. The first is that all life contains suffering which is the direct result of desire. And secondly that this suffering can be eliminated by following the Eightfold Path.

Answer 3

I don't know if there are two basic beliefs, but what Buddhists believe in is this:

The Three Marks of Existence, which are:

(1) Life is full of dissatisfaction (Dukkha in Pali)

(2) Nothing lasts (impermanence (Anicca in Pali) )

(3) That all composite phenomena are without substance (Anatta in Pali) )

The Four Noble Truth, which are:

(1) Life is full of suffering.

(2) Suffering exists because of our desires and aversions.

(3) There is a state of mind in which suffering ends (enlightenment).

(4) There is a path to attain this state; That path is called the Eight Fold Path.

The Noble Eightfold Path, which is:

(1) Right View.

(2) Right Intention.

(3) Right Speech.

(4) Right Action.

(5) Right Livelihood.

(6) Right Effort.

(7) Right Mindfulness.

(8) Right Concentration.

The Five Precepts, which are:

(1) not to take the life of anything living,

(2) not to take anything not freely given,

(3) to abstain from sexual misconduct and sensual overindulgence,

(4) to refrain from untrue speech, and

(5) to avoid intoxication, that is, losing mindfulness.

Answer 4

1. Suffering exists.
2. Craving is the cause of suffering.