Are significant numbers drawn to Buddhism for the promise of immortality in Nibbana?

[rockyysdt]

We have learned that Nibbana is a state not a place.

 

Having said that, why do most turn to Buddhism?

 

Apart from core Buddhist teaching, the practices prescribed  could also apply to many  pursuits and philosophies, and is not exclusive to Buddhism.

 

Such things as Yoga, Health, Therapeutic self hypnosis, Praana, and, a host of other pursuits too numerous to mention.

 

I know that the Buddha taught Awakening.

The quenching of desire resulting in the cessation of suffering, as there is no longer any craving left to generate re birth.

 

My question is, are most drawn to Buddhism for the promise of eternal existence in the state of Nibbana?

 

If it's not, isn't re birth, with its bouts of suffering, better than cessation of re birth, which suggests annihilation?