Teachings of the Buddha

Explore the timeless wisdom and foundational discourses of the Buddha that illuminate the noble path to peace and liberation.

What Is Rebirth According to the Buddha?

Have you ever paused and wondered: What happens after death? For many, this question stirs up a mix of curiosity, fear, and hope. The idea of life continuing in some...

How Did the Buddha Teach About Death?

Death is the one experience none of us can avoid — and yet, most of us avoid thinking about it. In a world full of distractions, ambitions, and attachments, death...

What Is Clinging in Buddhist Thought?

Have you ever tried to hold onto a moment, a feeling, or a person — only to feel it slip through your grasp? Maybe it was the joy of a...

What Are the Five Aggregates (Khandhas)?

Have you ever paused in the middle of a quiet moment and asked, “Who am I, really?” Not the name others call you. Not your profession, achievements, or family roles....

How Does Ignorance Lead to Suffering?

Why do we suffer? This simple question has echoed through every human heart. Whether it’s the sting of loss, the weight of worry, or the frustration of unmet desires, suffering...

What Are the Twelve Links of Dependent Arising?

Why do we suffer? What binds us to the cycles of birth, death, and rebirth? These are not just metaphysical questions — they are the beating heart of Buddhist inquiry....

What Is the Meaning of “Letting Go”?

Letting go — two simple words that can feel impossibly hard to live by. Whether it’s the pain of past wounds, the craving for future outcomes, or the grasping at...

What Is the Role of Wisdom (Paññā)?

Why do we suffer? Why do we cling to things that change, fear what we cannot control, or chase after happiness that never seems to last? These are not just...

How Are Ethics (Sīla) Taught in Buddhism?

In a world of endless moral dilemmas and inner conflicts, many seek a reliable compass for right and wrong. But Buddhism doesn’t offer ethics as commandments or dogma. Instead, it...

What Is the Threefold Training: Sīla, Samādhi, Paññā?

In the vast ocean of Buddhist teachings, one might wonder: Where do I begin? With hundreds of suttas, countless meditation techniques, and philosophical concepts that seem both profound and perplexing,...