About Buddhists
An introduction from a New Kadampa Buddhism perspective to Buddhist religion, philosophy, teachings, meditation, and practice.
B is for Buddhism
Information for beginners.
Essentials of Buddhism
Lists out the core teachings of Buddhism. Also provides selected links to other sites and book recommendations.
Buddhism As A Religion
Is Buddhism a religion? An extensive analysis of Buddhism and its religious and non-religious aspects.
GraceWatcher Ministries's Buddha Quest
A perspective of Buddha and his teachings, from a New Age Christian Ministry.
Buddhism: An Introduction
An extensive introduction to Buddhist thought and history. From "Anthology of Scriptures of World Religions", by John Powers and James Fieser, faculty of Asian Studies at the Australian National University.
What is Karma?
Karma is one of the most important concepts in Buddhism. Karma is an imprint in one's Mind. The underlying factor in the formation of Karma is Intentions. What gets imprinted into one's mind is largly decided by one's intentions.
Resources for the Study of Buddhism
Site contains links to both general Buddhist resources and specialized materials on Zen, Chinese Buddhism, Yogacara Buddhism, and various Buddhist scriptures (sutras/suttas).
The Four Noble Truths
Basic exposition done in a graphically lyrical style.
Modern Buddhism
General overview of Buddhism.
Searching for Buddha
Provides a simple introduction to Buddhism, answering the most common questions by curious people.
The History, Philosophy & Practice of Buddhism
An easily understood, non-sectarian introduction to Buddhist history, philosophy and practice.
The History and Philosophy of Buddhism
A simple, yet comprehensive, non-sectarian introduction to Buddhist history, philosophy and culture.
12 Principles of Buddhism
By Christmas Humphreys, founder and president of the Buddhist Society of London. These principles express a common ground for all schools of Buddhism and have been approved by the leading sects throughout the world as a basis for World Buddhism.
Basic Buddhist Beliefs
Pithy statements on key questions people have about Buddhism.
The Word Of The Buddha
Online version of the classic introduction to Buddhism published in 1906 by the Buddhist Publication Society. The book covers the basic principles of Buddhism, selected from the five great collections of discourses which form the Sutta-Pitaka.
Fundamental Buddhism Explained
Explicit explanation of fundamental Buddhism based on the Pali Canon, recognized by Buddhist scholars as the oldest surviving written record of what the Buddha said and taught.
Dharma & Nirvana
Introduction to Buddhist principles
Buddhism 2001
Introduction to Buddhist philosophy and practice.
Very Brief Overview of Buddhism
Buddhism does not believe in God. In Buddhist teaching, there is no aggressive promotion of Buddhism or strong rejection of other religions.
What People say about Buddhism
An extensive introduction to Buddhism.
What People Say about Buddhism
Pithy statements on key questions people have about Buddhism.
Buddhism
On the history of Buddhism, its religious life and a few central concepts explained.
Common American Misconceptions About Buddhism
Reincarnation, prayer, and paganism.
What Is Buddhism?
Excellent introduction to Buddhism provided by Mahidol University, Thailand.
An Overview of Buddhism
A brief introduction to Buddhism. How Buddhists perceive the world, the four main teachings of the Buddha, the Buddhist view of the self, the relationship between this self and the various ways in which it responds to the world, the Buddhist path and the final goal.
The Four Noble Truths
Explanation of the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism.
Questions and Answers on Buddhism
From the Buddha Sassana website.
Basic Points Unifying Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism
Approved by the World Buddhist Sangha Council in 1966.
Questions & Answers on Buddhism
Answers to common questions about Buddhism.
An Introduction to Buddhism
To do no evil; To cultivate good; To purify one's mind: This is the teaching of the Buddhas. --The Dhammapada
What Buddhists Believe
Online version of a book by K.Sri Dhammananda giving an extensive explanation of basic Buddhist thought from a Theravadan Buddhist perspective.
SoYouWanna convert to Buddhism?
A light-hearted overview of what it means to be a Buddhist. Written from a relatively objective perspective by the editors of SoYouWanna.com.
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