Buddhism
... Because there is no god in Buddhism, there is no need for prayer and instead, Buddhists meditate on how they can become better people and as a result, bring them closer to their intention of reaching Nirvana. ... This is not a pessimistic outlook; it is rather that Buddhism explains how to evade suffering and how to be truly happy. ... In Buddhism, the ultimate objective is enlightenment and/or liberation from Samsara and to reach Nirvana. ... In Buddhism there are several significant rituals two of these include; Tod Kratin and Visakha Puja. ... Doctrinal and Philosophical Dimension: Although Buddhism is only generally classed as a religion, it has many similarities to Christianity. Both teachings of Christianity and Buddhism encourage compassion, wisdom and respect for others. ... Hell in Buddhism is simply the worst realm of the three bad ones. ... Right Efforts: One’s energies always being directed at only what is good and positive especially curbing dangerous desires Right Mindfulness: Setting one’s mind always toward the good and positive especially being mindful of what it takes to be virtuous Right Concentration: Contemplating only the good and positive and in particular meditating in the way the Buddha recommended through the practice of raja yoga, by which one can break through to Nirvana Samsara: Samsara is a fundamental concept in Buddhism and it is simply the ‘perpetual cycles of existence’ or endless rounds of rebirth among the six realms of existence.