Actually practising Buddhism cannot be aim . Aim is always to undertand what is mind and body. When you start exploring mind you will observe body is changing all the time. Every particle born and dies several times every second and this has been proven by scientists which was discovered by buddha 2500 years ago. When you understand this you have to keep trying reducing the gap between conscious ans unconscious mind. This takes ages. One this is done you will be at bliss. Practising Buddhism is like living a monk. Following a certain way of life. Which may not take you where you want to go. Dor example many buddhist countries citizens do not even know about Vipassana. Which was discovered by Buddha and taught by him 2500 years ago. Every single human beign can become buddha.. amd buddha said I am not the first Buddha there have been many in the past and many will become in future.