Teachings of the Buddha

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

How Did the Buddha Define True Happiness?

Everyone seeks happiness. From the mundane to the magnificent, nearly every choice we make — buying a new phone, traveling, seeking love, practicing meditation — is driven by a desire...

What Is the Law of Karma According to the Buddha?

Why do some people seem to suffer endlessly while others live in comfort? What determines the course of our lives — is it fate, random chance, or something more? These...

What Does Right Speech Look Like in Practice?

In a world overflowing with words—spoken, typed, posted, and broadcast—we may rarely pause to ask: What is the impact of our speech? Our conversations can uplift or wound, inspire or...

What Is the Teaching of Anicca (Impermanence)?

Why do we suffer when things don’t go our way — when relationships fade, health declines, or plans fall apart? Why is it so hard to let go, even when...

What Are the Three Universal Truths?

Why do things change? Why does happiness never seem to last? Why do we feel so much fear, loss, and longing, even when life is going well? These questions have...

Why Did the Buddha Reject Extremes?

In our search for happiness, truth, or even spiritual realization, we often swing between extremes. We pursue intense pleasure or subject ourselves to harsh self-denial. We either chase everything the...

What Is the Noble Silence Taught by the Buddha?

In a world flooded with noise—chatter, opinions, distractions—the idea of silence might seem foreign, even unsettling. Yet within the Buddha’s path to liberation, silence isn’t just the absence of sound....

What Is the Middle Way?

In our modern lives, we often find ourselves pulled in opposing directions — between ambition and burnout, indulgence and denial, success and simplicity. We search for answers through rigid discipline...

Why Is the Eightfold Path Central to Buddhist Practice?

For many who approach Buddhism—whether out of philosophical curiosity, spiritual longing, or a desire for peace—one question often arises: What do I actually do to practice Buddhism? Not just what...

What Are the Four Noble Truths?

What does it mean to suffer — and can suffering truly end? This question lies at the very heart of the Buddha’s teachings. Whether one approaches Buddhism from curiosity, confusion,...