Teachings of the Buddha

The Four Noble Truths teach that suffering exists, has a cause, can end, and the path to its end is the Noble Eightfold Path.

Santutthi, or contentment, is a Buddhist practice of deep satisfaction with the present, freeing us from craving and supporting inner peace.

Ignorance distorts reality, fueling craving and attachment—key causes of suffering in the cycle of samsara.

The role of mindfulness in the Buddha’s teachings is central—it grounds awareness, fosters insight, and leads to liberation from suffering.

The Eightfold Path is central to Buddhist practice as it offers a clear guide to end suffering and live with wisdom, ethics, and peace.

The Buddha taught that hatred binds us to suffering, but through mindfulness, compassion, and insight, it can be dissolved and transformed.

In Buddhism, compassion is courageous, connected presence with suffering, while pity creates distance—only compassion leads to true spiritual growth.

Cultivate Right Intention by aligning thoughts with compassion, renunciation, and non-harming—the seeds of wise and peaceful action.

The Four Foundations of Mindfulness guide us to observe body, feelings, mind, and phenomena—bringing deep insight and presence to daily life.

The Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta is the Buddha’s core teaching on mindfulness, offering a clear path to insight, peace, and awakening through deep awareness.