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 the Teaching of Contentment?

In a world driven by craving — for more wealth, better status, deeper pleasures, or even spiritual attainments — the idea of contentment can feel out of place. We are...

What Did the Buddha Say About Hatred?

Hatred is a force that scorches the heart long before it harms anyone else. It corrodes compassion, blinds reason, and fuels cycles of violence within individuals, communities, and entire nations....

How Did the Buddha Teach Forgiveness?

Forgiveness is one of the most deeply personal and universally challenging human experiences. Whether we’ve been betrayed by a loved one, wronged by a stranger, or tormented by our own...

What Is the Difference Between Compassion and Pity?

If you’ve ever sat with a suffering friend, watched someone on the street struggling, or read about tragedy in the news, you may have felt a heavy, sinking sensation in...

What Are the Brahmavihāras?

In moments of deep reflection, many of us wonder: How can I live with greater compassion? How can I meet the suffering of this world without being overwhelmed? How can...

What Is the Importance of Equanimity (Upekkhā)?

In a world of rapid change, emotional storms, and relentless striving, many of us long for one thing: peace that endures. Not a fleeting comfort, not a short break from...

How to Practice Loving-Kindness (Metta)?

In our fast-paced world, we often seek peace through external achievements, yet find ourselves returning to the same restlessness. We try to protect ourselves from pain and shield ourselves from...

What Is the Role of Compassion in the Buddha’s Teachings?

Among all the virtues praised in the Buddhist tradition, few shine as brightly or as centrally as compassion. Whether you’re a newcomer to the path or a longtime practitioner, you...

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...