Buddhism Core Concepts

Karma

The law of cause and effect of one’s actions having an impact on one’s future life.

Ascetic

Someone who practices several self-discipline or abstains from physical pleasures for religion purposes.

Enlightenment

A state of perfect happiness and understanding; unconditional compassion for all beings.

Nirvana

The end of personal suffering and the experience of unchanging peace.

Mindfulness

The Middle Way

The Noble Eightfold Path

The Four Noble Truths

The Five Precepts