Beliefs & Philosophy
Buddhism is one of the world's major religions with a history that goes back about 2,500 years. This introduction explains how Buddhism began with Siddhartha Gautama, a wealthy man from Nepal who left his comfortable life to search for deeper meaning. You will learn about the Four Noble Truths that form the core of Buddhist teaching and the Eightfold Path that guides followers toward peace. The text also covers important Buddhist ideas such as karma, rebirth, and meditation. You will discover how Buddhism spread across Asia and developed different forms in various countries. Buddhism teaches that suffering comes from wanting things too much, but also offers practical ways to find happiness through understanding and compassion. These teachings continue to help millions of people around the world today.
