Siddhartha was an Kshatriyan prince Who never knew suffering.
The people are suffering!! How can they still be so happy?!
I must figure out why the people are both suffering greatly, and still somehow content with their lot.
My search has so far been unsuccessful, but I am sure that this will be where I find my answer!
Basic Beliefs of Buddhism
They don’t believe in the caste system, they believe in reincarnation, karma—the idea of good deeds doing good things for you, and vice versa, and dharma, the teachings of the Buddha.
The Tripitaka holds The four noble truths, 1. Dukkha: All life is suffering 2. Samudaya: There is a cause for suffering3. Nirodha: There is an end to suffering Magga: in order to end suffering you must follow the eightfold path.
The sacred texts: Tripitaka and The Four Noble Truths
The Three Mindful Practices 1. virtue—Good conduct2.Concentration—meditation, mental development 3. Wisdom—enlightenment ——————————————————————————————————————The Eightfold Path :Wisdom right understanding of the Four Noble Truths right thinking ——————————————————————————————————————Virtue right speech right conductRight livelihood——————————————————————————————————————Concentration right effortright mindfulnessright concentration