Buddhist Doctrine

"Siddhartha" by Hermann Hesse

Siddhartha does not follow this doctrine, but he experiences it.
1. Life is suffering.
2. Suffering is caused by ignorance and attachment.
3. Suffering is ended by overcoming ignorance and attachment.
4. The path to the suppression of suffering is The Noble Eightfold Path which is made up of right: views, intentions, speech, actions, livelihood, effort, mindedness, and contemplation.

What are your views on the Buddhist doctrines? Do you think they are correct? Would they be useful to apply to your own life? What other doctrines have you heard of?

• My family believes in Buddhism. However, I am do not belief in any religion. So, I follow my family traditions, and it can be said that I am basically not a strict person when it comes to religion and I am someone who would not devote his or her whole life to complete a religious doctrine. 
• Looking at these Buddhist doctrines, I agree with the first two doctrines, the life is suffering, and the cause of suffering is ignorance and attachment. However, I do not agree with the rest two doctrines. They are both true statements, but I do not believe that people should become ignorant of others and not attached to anyone just to end suffering. Suffering is a part of life. What is the meaning of life, if people are ignorant and do not feel attached to anyone? Also, another reason why I disagree with doctrine three and four is because it is rare, or even impossible, for people to accomplish the goals. How many people you know have overcome and suppressed suffering? Most likely, none. I believe that even though the majority of people are good in heart, there is always a bit of evil residing in a person's heart no matter how good and innocent they look on the outside.