Basic points of Buddhism
beliefs
Life is a journey, death is a return to earth, the universe is like an inn, passing years are like dust, regard this phantom world, as a star at dawn, bubble in the stream, a flash of lightning in the summer cloud a flickering lam- a phantom- and a dream
Purposes of life
Buddhist's goals/purposes of life is to end suffering Buddha are taught that humans suffer because we continually strive after things that do not give lasting happiness, and we also desperately try to hold onto things. they are also taught to give joy.
Rules/commandments of Buddhism
Buddhism precepts there are multiple precepts but i'll give you some for examples: do not murder, do not steal, avoid lying, and last avoid intoxication
Afterlife
According to Buddhism, after one dies you either come reincarnated (you get born into another body). or enters Nirvana... (A place with perfect peace, and happiness, like heaven) For Buddhists wise enough to understand Nirvana