Buddhism And The Four Noble Truths Buddhism and the degree to which the Chinese people have embraced it is, to me, one of the most romantic aspects of what we have studied about their culture. Buddism as a philosphy and way of life is unique and utterly captivating. For those interested in learning more about and perhaps following Buddhist teachings there are several important questions, the answers to which must be understood in order to progress within Buddhism itself. What is meant by enlightenment and how can adherence to the Four Noble Truths and the Eight-fold Path set forth by Buddha himse