Basic Beliefs
These are articles of the basic beliefs of Buddhism.
5 Aggregates or Skandhas  The five Aggregates combine to create the appearance of a permanent self. But what are they? A brief explanation of The Four Noble Truths  A short explanation of the Four Noble Truths Common Misunderstandings of Buddhism  Here are four very common myths about Buddhism that I encounter regularly. Compassion  When having compassion for another, how are you able to relate to another beings suffering without your perception of the situation being clouded by emotion? Dharma & Nirvana [offsite link] An easy to understand down to earth explanation of Buddhism, ideal for teens and newcomers. Eightfold Path  The Buddha taught that one could devote his/her life to finding enlightenment by following what is known as the middle way or the middle path. That is where the four noble truths come in, they simplify what life really is and outlines a set of behaviors to help us in our search for enlightenment known as the Eightfold path. In the Magga-vibhanga Sutta The Buddha gives an explanation of the Eightfold path and what each of the eight parts means. Karma  An short explanation of Karma and a little on Vipaka. Six Buddhist Realms of Existence  In Buddhism there are six realms of samsaric existence that beings are born into. The cycle is perpetrated by ignorance, greed, pride, anger and jealousy. The 10 Fetters  A look at what keeps someone from acheiving enlightenment. The EightFold Path  The eightfold path is a way described by Siddartha Guatama to end suffering. It helps you end attachment and delusions. This then leads to understanding the truth about all things. This article gives a brief description of each. The Four Nobel Truths  The Dhammacakkappavattana Sutra is the first teaching given by the Buddha after he attained enlightenment. Links marked with the [offsite link] designation point to websites not associated with BellaOnline.com. BellaOnline.com is not responsible for the material found there.
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