Question: what are the main characteristics of buddhism?
Answer: Right View (The Four Noble Truths)
Right Intention. a. Renunciation: ... 
Right Speech. a. Tell the truth. ... 
Right Action (The Precepts) a. Don't harm other living beings. ... 
Right Livelihood. Don't work in a job that violates The Precepts.
Right Effort. a. ... 
Right Mindfulness. See things clearly.
Right Concentration.