Buddhism Basics

Buddhists are those who follow the Buddha’s path—seeking wisdom, compassion, and liberation through mindful living.

Enlightenment in Buddhism is awakening from inner ignorance to true freedom—a path the Buddha walked and all can follow today.

Dāna, or generosity in Buddhism, is a heart-opening practice that begins the path to awakening through giving and letting go.

Vīrya in Buddhism is joyful, steady effort—energy that sustains practice through doubt and difficulty on the path to liberation.

Buddhism began with Siddhartha Gautama’s awakening, sharing the path to end suffering through wisdom, ethics, and meditation.

Nirvana in Buddhism is the ultimate freedom—liberation from suffering, craving, and the cycle of rebirth through profound inner peace.

Right Effort (Sammā Vāyāma) in Buddhism means using energy wisely—to nurture good, abandon harm, and walk the path with clarity and care.

Buddhism blends religion and philosophy—offering ethical wisdom, inner peace, and a path to awakening beyond labels.

The Abbess is a spiritual leader who guides nuns, upholds teachings, and fosters harmony in Buddhist monastic life.

The Bhavacakra, or wheel of life, is a symbolic map in Buddhism showing how we cycle through suffering—and how to break free.