Why do people create symbols ?
Why all these Buddha statues ?
What's the point of religion ?

If you have problems in your life it is normal to ask why. Asking questions about life is important.
The point of Buddhism is to be free from suffering.
As babies, we first learn about
T H I N G S
We touch them, smell them, as babies we stick them in our mouth. If we aren't careful, we can really end up suffering.
An important part of religion is asking questions about
T R U T H

H  A  V  E    Y  O  U    E  V  E  R    W  O  N  D  E  R  E  D    W  H  Y ?

How did the universe begin?

What does it mean?

Why do I feel lonely?

Where does the end of space start?