Buddhism Basics

Mindfulness is being fully present in each moment—Buddhism teaches it as a daily practice that calms the mind and transforms how we live.

The Law of Cause and Effect teaches that actions shape outcomes—karma guides our path with mindful intent and responsibility.

Metta, or loving-kindness, is a trainable Buddhist practice that transforms reactivity into goodwill through patient, daily intention and care.

Buddhists do not believe in God as a creator; they follow a path of self-realization, karma, and inner transformation.

The Three Jewels in Buddhism are the Buddha, the Dharma (his teachings), and the Sangha (spiritual community), guiding the path to awakening.

Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, embodies loving presence and mercy, offering comfort and inspiration across cultures and generations.

Vajrayāna Buddhism, the Diamond Vehicle, offers a powerful path of ritual and insight aimed at full enlightenment in this very life.

Thích Nhất Hạnh’s life and teachings brought mindfulness into daily life, offering peace, clarity, and compassion to a restless world.

Right Mindfulness means being fully present with clarity and care—observing body, feelings, and mind without attachment or aversion.

The Three Jewels—Buddha, Dharma, Sangha—offer inner refuge and guide a path of wisdom, peace, and freedom amid life’s chaos.