how do contemporsary Buddhist practices reflect the foundations of the reglion?

Answer 1

The foundations of The Buddha teaching are :
1.The Four Noble Truths
2.Noble Eightfold Path
3.Dependent Origination
4.The three marks of existence.

The three main aspects of Buddhists practice are:
1.Wisdom
2.Morality
3.Concentration

The wisdom aspect consist of:
-Right View/Understanding
-Right Thought

Morality :
-Right Speech
-Right Action
-Right Livelihood

Concentration:
-Right Effort
-Right Mindfulness
-Right Concentraton

Answer 2

buddhism is not a mere philosophy and/or religion, but as a way of life, and to reflect upon the contemplative life and the difficulties of living mindfully, especially with an emphasis for lay persons practicing Buddhadhamma-Vinaya as a way of life.

buddhism is dedicated to supporting compassionate, charitable, humanitarian, non-political causes.

Answer 3

for the main concept of Buddhist religion (Therevata)
try here
http://www.11meditation.co.nr/
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