People who practice Buddhism see it as such a concept. But on the other hand there is a way it was seen as in the past. Siddhartha or Buddha observed the suffering in the world and set out to find a solution. Through meditation and analysis, he achieved an enlightened state of being that marked the end of suffering, as well as liberation from the cycle of rebirth. His teachings are summarized in the Four Noble Truths, based on his sermon following his enlightenment. Although this was how the religion began, it has changed quite a bit over its 2,500+ year history. Because of these changes many people have different opinions about Buddhism. There are three main branches of Buddhism and many different beliefs and practices branch out from them. So while there is no particularly correct way to practice Buddhism, it is very different today than when it originated over 2,500 years ago..