There is no absolute God Mahayana school holds to the existence of many semi-divine beings. Many Buddhists believe that the existence of suffering and evil is evidence against the existence of God
4. Salvation. Nirvana is the cessation of desiring and literally means blowing out as the flame of a candle is blown out. Ignorance, rather than sin, blocks salvation. The ignorant belief that the world exists keeps one chained to desires Four truths
Life involves suffering.
Suffering results from desires.
Suffering ceases when desires cease.
One escapes desires by following the Noble Eightfold Path.
