Buddhism 101

Buddhism was founded thousands of years ago, and has inspired millions of people with its peaceful teachings. Buddhism 101 highlights and explains the central concepts of Buddhism to the modern reader, with information on mindfulness, karma, The Four Noble Truths, the Middle Way, and more.

What do Buddhist say when they pray?

It goes “Om Mani Padme Hum” which translates as “hail to the jewel in the lotus.” This is the mantra of the Compassion of Buddha, and it is said to calm fears, soothe concerns, and even mend broken hearts.

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🕉️​Buddhists & Gratitude☸️​

Gratitude is an important virtue in the Buddhist teaching. In the Kataññu Suttas (AN 2.31-32), gratitude is manifested as gratefulness and thankfulness. The Buddha taught that gratitude is a reflection of someone's integrity and civility.

The Five Precepts

Karma in Buddhism

In the Buddhist tradition, karma refers to action driven by intention (cetanā) which leads to future consequences. Those intentions are considered to be the determining factor in the kind of rebirth in samsara, the cycle of rebirth.

Karma is a Sanskrit term that literally means "action" or "doing". In the Buddhist tradition, karma refers to action driven by intention which leads to future consequences. Those intentions are considered to be the determining factor in the kind of rebirth in samsara, the cycle of rebirth. 

English: karma
Chinese: 業 or 业; (Pinyin: yè)
Japanese: 業 or ごう; (Rōmaji: gou)
Korean: 업 or 業; (RR: uhb)
Thai: กรรม; (RTGS: gam)
Bengali: কর্ম; (kôrmô)
Burmese: ကံ; (MLCTS: kàɰ̃)

Why is karma important in Buddhism?

On a larger scale, karma determines where a person will be reborn and their status in their next life. Good karma can result in being born in one of the heavenly realms. Bad karma can cause rebirth as an animal, or torment in a hell realm. Buddhists try to cultivate good karma and avoid bad.

Do Buddhist believe in karma and reincarnation?

Buddhists conceive of the world as a suffering-laden cycle of life, death, and rebirth, without beginning or end, known as samsara. Beings are driven from life to life in this system by karma, which is activated by their good or ill actions committed in this life as well as previous lives.

​What are the 4 types of karma Buddhism?

Further, in detail, Shrimad Bhagavad Gita explains four types of karma: Sanchita Karma. Agami Karma. Prarabdha Karma.

What are examples of karma in Buddhism?

Cause and effect is the basic principle that makes up the foundation of karma. The basic idea is that nothing can come into being without a cause and that certain causes bring about certain effects. For example, a barley seed will only grow barley and not rice or any other plant.