How People Follow Buddhism?

Ell, first we make a choice to make a change in our lives, to become wise, realize our true Self.  We study and meditate on the Four Noble Truths, walk the Eightfold Path, keep an open mind, and think, say, and do things that bring happiness and end suffering.  We refrain from thinking, saying, and doing things that cause suffering or harm.  This is the most basic foundation of following Buddhism.There are nearly twenty different sects of Buddhism, however, and each one has things to it that are unique in following them.  A really good site for finding anything related to Buddhism is http://buddhanet.net but I must warn you it is expansive and easy to get lost there.  I also recommend for beginning to learn about Buddhism www.thebigview.com as it breaks down the concepts very easily and plainly.There are also many, many good books on the subject.  For a Western person, I highly recommend books by Alan Watts, as well as "Buddhism for Dummies".