A Buddha is not a mental deity who fulfills desires, nor a weak or fearful being who grants wishes. A Buddha is not a pleasure-giving or devotee-favoring god who rewards sinners separately. A Buddha is not merely a god; rather, a Buddha is the embodiment of wisdom and knowledge that resides within a human being.
To attain Buddhahood, a person must purify their mind. One must abandon negative qualities such as greed, anger, attachment, and ego.
The Buddha has shown the path to liberation from suffering. Only by practicing truth, non-violence, compassion, and loving-kindness can a person attain peace.
The teachings of the Buddha guide a person toward self-realization and liberation (moksha)