Philosophical view

Buddhists believe that nothing is fixed or permanent and that change is always possible. The
path to Enlightenment is through the practice and development of morality, meditation and
wisdom. Buddhists believe that life is both endless and subject to impermanence,
suffering and uncertainty.

 Right speech, action, and livelihood. The key to following these three elements involve
living according to the Five Precepts.
 Right effort, mindfulness, and concentration, which can be achieved by practicing
meditation.
 Right understanding and thought, which come about when you practice meditation,
cultivate mindfulness, and live according to the Five Precepts.

Biblical view

The word of God reminds us what life is! In sad moments of despair, confusion, and fear, God’s
word comes alive and Jesus is the one who turns our mourning into dancing.
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father
except through me.” (John 14:6)
Jesus is the air that we breathe and it’s Jesus who gives us our daily dose of energy.
We live in a culture that sells us happiness and advertises good life to those who can afford
it. Money and things are for those who deserve it. Culture defines life as a time and place to get
the best of everything.
A Christian’s perspective about life is very different from our culture. We see life as an
opportunity to love others and to serve God faithfully. Jesus is our life.
Jesus encourages all believers to grow in relationship, commitment,
and obedience to Him. This is the essence of how to live a Christian
life. Our relationship, commitment, and obedience are done out of
love, not constraint. John 14:21 says, "Whoever has my commands and
obeys them, he is the one who loves me. He who loves me will be
loved by my Father, and I too will love him and show myself to him."