Buddhism of Buddha

The Four Noble Truths with the Eightfold Path is the way to obtain Salvation for Gautama Buddha which comes with Nirvana after enlightenment. It brings Salvation from the sufferings on earth, and, most important, salvation from the curse of reincarnation. He promoted 'The Middle Way' as the path to enlightenment rather than the extremes of mortification of the flesh or hedonism (pleasure), emphasizing rather meditation.

The Four Noble Truths:
He describes temporal life as featuring four noble truths:
1. Diagnosis: The condition of all existence is suffering.
2. Cause: Suffering is caused by selfishness, desire and craving
3. Prognosis: Selfishness, desire and craving can be overcome... and then, suffering ends on earth and the cycle of the curse of reincarnation is gone.
4. Treatment: The Eightfold Path:

The Eightfold Path: Enlightenment and Nirvana is attained by meditation and by following the path of righteousness in action, thought, and attitude... it's all your work!:
1-3- Wisdom (panna):
- Right View -Right Thought - Right Speech
4-5- Morality (sila):
- Right Action - Right Livelihood
6-8- Meditation (samadhi):
- Right Effort - Right Mindfulness - Right Contemplation