Buddha and the Japanese Culture. The most fundamental beliefs of Buddhism can be understood by what are referred to as the Four Noble Truths. This paper will identify these Four Noble Truths and show how they have influenced Japanese society, cultural attitudes, and way of life. 5pgs. 9 f/c. 4b. Pages: 5 Bibliography: 4 source(s) listed Filename: 1595 Japanese Culture.doc Price: 44.75