Buddhism Basics

Anatta (No-Self) in Buddhism teaches that there is no unchanging self—freeing us from attachment and opening the path to liberation.

Visiting a Buddhist temple with mindfulness and respect honors its sacred purpose, turning your visit into a meaningful and transformative experience.

The Three Dharma Seals—impermanence, non-self, and nirvana—reveal the essence of Buddhism and guide us toward true understanding and peace.

The bodhisattva path is choosing to awaken with others—an ideal of compassion, easing suffering through wisdom and love.

In Buddhism, karma is intentional action shaping our lives—not punishment, but a present-moment path to wiser, compassionate living.

The Six Realms of Samsara show how karma shapes suffering and desire, offering insight into life’s struggles and the path to liberation.

Right View (Sammā-diṭṭhi) is the first step on the path to freedom—seeing life clearly to end suffering and live with wisdom and compassion.

Novice nuns, or sāmaṇerīs, take the first steps on the Buddhist path, embracing a life of mindfulness, simplicity, and inner search.

Senior Dharma Teachers are experienced guides who embody the teachings, offering insight and support to those walking the Buddhist path.

The Abbot holds a vital role in Buddhist life, guiding monks and laypeople with wisdom, service, and quiet leadership.