Here, http://www.religioustolerance.org/buddhism.htm .
Essentially, suffering is caused by desire (for people, objects, abstracts, etc.), but you can rise above the suffering by freeing yourself from desire. To do this, you follow the 8-Fold Path to achieve Nirvana:
1. Right Understanding of the Four Noble Truths
2. Right thinking; following the right path in life
3. Right speech: no lying, criticism, condemning, gossip, harsh language
4. Right conduct by following the Five Precepts
5. Right livelihood; support yourself without harming others
6. Right Effort: promote good thoughts; conquer evil thoughts
7. Right Mindfulness: Become aware of your body, mind and feelings
8. Right Concentration: Meditate to achieve a higher state of consciousness
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answered by Caritas 6
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