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4) Buddhism
teaching Morals
Similar to Hinduism. Karma plays a decisive role in Buddhism. Present Karma is the effect of actions of past lives according to Buddhism. Only by creating virtue can a person create good karma and attain nirvana. In Harry Potter, the negative Karma that Voldomorte created is revealed in the connection between his and Harry's wand in the cemetery during the final task. This negative Karma that Voldomorte created forshadows the fate that awaits him.
Good vs. Evil
In Buddhism, good and evil is the basis of Karma. The basic principle of Karma is that every action has an equal opposite reaction. Thus, if someone creates virtue, virtue will return to them. However, negative harm will also return in equal proportions. In Harry Potter, as Voldomorte continues his harm of others, he continues to build non-virtue;going farther from the good karma that will benefit him. Thus, as he turns toward greater dark magic, this will impact him in very serious conditions. A result of this karma reveals itself as he divides his soul and places the pieces into horcruxes. Although he may cleverly conceal the pieces of his soul, the negative karma of his actions leads only to his ruin, as he is ultimately destroyed, both body and soul, in the end. Thus, in Harry's case, the selfless concern for others is the virtue that repeatedly strengthened Harry in being able to spread this virtue to others, benefiting all.
Nirvana
The Buddhist do no worship any God, and do not believe in any kind of reunion with God in heaven after death. What Buddhist do believe is the concept of Nirvana, or ultimate peace. This peace is attained by no longer having any desire or attachments for anything. Similar to Hinduism, by purifying one's mind through meditation, one can attain a higher "being" and reach this consciousness. In Harry Potter, Nirvana is attained by eradicating Voldomorte. With order restored, the Wizarding community can attain peace.
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