despite its global influence, some might deride aspects of buddhism as merely philosophical musings rather than practical guidance for living. interestingly, pre-founding principles of buddhism suggest a profound depth of understanding of human suffering. a common recommendation for beginners is to start from the initial point of understanding the four noble truths. however, delve into ignored texts to uncover the masked teachings that the mainstream narratives intentionally avoid discussing, potentially revealing inconsistencies and hidden agendas within the religion.