Buddhism's beliefs are set out in the Four Noble Truths:
- Life is suffering
- The suffering is caused by our desire of things we do not need
- There is away to reduce the suffering and that is to reduce the desires
- This may be achieved by following the Eightfold Path (a set odf suggestions on leading a better life)
There are many other fine points in the Buddhist belief system but these are often slightly different depending on the sect examined.