Buddhism invented as an offshoot of Hinduism in India but ultimately it became popular all over Asia. The teachings of Gautama Buddha, the founder of this faith, have liberal millions in Japan, China and Southeast Asia. There are strong lines of resemblance between Buddhism and the basic teachings of Hinduism. Buddhism is based on the prime or the law of impermanence. According to this, everything is subject matter to change although some things may last longer than others. The other basic principle of Buddhism is the law of causation, according to which nothing happens due to pure chance. Besides natural forces, it is Karma that guides to the occurrence of all events. The popular notions of the permanent soul and the cycle of rebirth emerge from these two basic philosophies. Buddha advocated the Middle Path, in which he offered a balanced, pleasant way of life, steering between the two extremes of self-indulgence and total abstinence. Buddhism lies upon four Noble Truths: 1. Suffering is universal. 2. It is caused by desire and yearning. 3. Suffering can be prevented and overcome. 4. Eradication of desires can lead to the removal of suffering. To avert suffering one has to conquer craving and desire and this conquest leads to the attainment of Nirvana or complete enlightenment. The essence of Buddhism lies in the understanding that life is transient, that what is transient causes sorrow and where sorrow and change prevail, the idea of an immortal or permanent soul remains worthless.