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Quick LookBuddha taught that in order to live a life that is free from pain and suffering people must eliminate any attachments to worldly
goods. Only then will they gain a kind of peace and happiness. They
must rid themselves of greed, hatred, and ignorance. They strive to
cultivate four attitudes, loving-kindness, compassion, sympathetic
joy, and equanimity. The basic moral code prohibits killing,
stealing, harmful language, sexual misbehavior, and the use of
intoxicants. Morality, wisdom, and samadhi, or concentration form the
cornerstone of Buddhist faith. By observing these, lust, hatred, and
delusion may be overcome. This is known as Nirvana. It is a
realistic goal...
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