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Nirvana Religion

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“Buddhism is a religion to about 300 million people around the world. The word comes from ‘budhi’, ‘to awake” (White). Buddhism was a religion that was spread worldwide and the religion brought in peace. Particularly, the peace that was brought in this religion was because of the creator, the four noble truth, and reaching Nirvana. First and foremost, the creator was the reason for world peace and peace with oneself. The creator was Siddhartha Gautama and he was called the “Enlightened One”. He was the representative in India and China. For example, “he would become a universal conqueror, either of the physical world or of men’s minds” (Vidya). Demonstrating that India was the starting stages of Buddhism. Siddhartha Gautama started to become …show more content…

Nirvana means when the individual embraces rebirth, pain, desire, and life. For example, “nirvana lies in the distant future, because Buddhism, like other faiths of India, believes in a cycle of rebirth” (Vidya). This is essential because this demonstrates that Nirvana is to be reincarnated without any issues. The life to be free of everything that is human is what makes Nirvana a mission. The many times many people have tried the path in order to achieve Nirvana never made it because they never completed the four noble truths. The eightfold path was the last step for the destination to Nirvana. For instance, “Humans are born many times on earth, each time with the opportunity to perfect themselves further. And it is their own karma—the sum total of deeds, good and bad—that determines the circumstances of a future birth” (Vidya). This is explaining the point of rebirth and to reaching Nirvana. Siddhartha Gautama was the known leader because he was the creator and the first to reach Nirvana. Nirvana was just like Moksha; when individuals wanted to be liberated in order to be at peace with oneself. In the end, Nirvana was the main goal in becoming a Buddhists and to becoming just like

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