Chang said he believes Buddhism offers him more than just a religious denomination in which to associate himself. You don't worry so much. You can better handle stress. Two tenets of Buddhism that give Chang strength are the teachings of compassion and wisdom. Compassion is the power that makes you do something.
Wisdom is the knowledge to get the job done.
Those two are the major factors of Buddhism. Compassion is to care for people around you. And it's not just human beings but all living beings. Caring for others ties in with the Buddhist belief in the law of cause and effect, Chang said. Franks said the idea of cause and effect is important because it underlines how individuals must take responsibilities for their everyday actions.