Buddhist Beliefs
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Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is the Nichiren Buddhist chant that follows morning and evening prayers or "gongyo." It's vital to understand this important Buddhist phrase. more...
Importance of the Gohonzon in Nichiren Buddhism
The Gohonzon is the object of devotion in Nichiren Buddhism. Learn more about the importance of the Gohonzon in the life of Nichiren Buddhists. more...
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Buddhism's Three Characteristics of Existence
By: David Jacobs
The three characteristics of existence are that life is suffering, no-self is a reality for us and all things, and all things are impermanent. more...
By: David Jacobs
The four noble truths of Buddhism are: life is suffering, the causes of suffering, suffering can be stopped, and the eightfold path is the way to stop suffering. more...
The Buddhist Doctrine of the Five Aggregates
By: David Jacobs
Opposing an eternal soul, the Buddha proposes that five aggregates constitute the human "self": matter, sensations, perceptions, mental formations, and consciousness. more...
Can Sex Lead to Enlightenment?
By: Anita Saran
An examination of tantric and Buddhist views on the connection between sex and enlightenment more...
By: David Jacobs
Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha) proposes the idea of no-self (anatta) as a critique of the soul (atman) of Classical Hinduism. more...
The Buddhist Sangha in America
By: V. Wayne Hughes
Practice is key to being a Buddhist. Practicing with a Sangha is the key to staying committed to practice. more...
The Four Noble Truths in Buddhism
By: Matthew Bingley
The Four Noble Truths were the subject of the Buddha's first sermon, and they serve as the guide to and summary of the Buddhist path. more...
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