the teachings of the buddha are known as "buddhism". buddhism is mostly about ending the feeling of pain that all people feel inside. gautama buddha taught that old age, sickness, death and suffering is a part of everyone's life. he taught that pain is caused by craving. and he showed that there is a way to end craving and end suffering by doing good things, not doing bad things, and training one's mind. when a person is able to perfect these qualities, they will gain "enlightenment".