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Buddhism is a nontheistic religion based on the teachings of the Buddha.
In Toaru Majutsu no Index, Buddhism is used as a base for certain forms of Magic.
Principles
At its most basic level, Buddhism teaches that every sentient being has the potential to achieve Nirvana, a state of permanent peace, liberation, and "consciousness without feature, without end" beyond suffering and desire. If not in this life, then another. This is the core of Buddhism, and built around it are key concepts forming much of the basis of Buddhism.:
The Four Noble Truths
After Siddhartha achieved enlightenment, it is said that he taught the Four Noble Truths in his first sermon. They are, summarised:
- That life is suffering
- That suffering has an origin and this is attachment or desire
- That there is a way to end suffering
- That this way is through the Noble Eightfold Path
The Four Dharma Seals
Buddhists believe that all phenomena in the physical world are characterised by the Four Seals or Axioms. They are, summarised again:
- All things are impermanent (both in a state of change and not eternal)
- That physical existence is suffering and dissatisfaction
- That all things have no true self (i.e. a soul)
- Nirvana is peace and liberation