Are you curious what Buddhist believe? If so this article offers a brief overview of the Buddhist beliefs.

Feb 25, 2010 - Erin McDougald-Williams

Anger is a common human emotion. Through the Buddhist practices of compassion and understanding, we can reduce or eliminate this harmful emotion.

Feb 11, 2011 - Lori Wiest

Attachment to people, places, and things causes us much suffering because the nature of these things is ever-changing.

Jan 1, 2011 - Lori Wiest

In Buddhism, sadness isn't something to battle. It's something to work with.

Oct 31, 2010 - Thomma Grindstaff

There are many arguments for and against the eating of animals in Buddhism but vegetarianism is seen as compatible by most.

Jun 9, 2010 - Gerald Gilbert

Nichiren believed that the Lotus Sutra (an important text of the Mahayana School of teaching) held the true meanings of what Buddha was trying to teach.

Oct 25, 2008 - Jeanette Norman

It is often argued that Buddhism is not a religion at all but a philosophy, a set of ethics or even an applied psychology.

Apr 27, 2008 - Stuart Marshall

An overview of Japanese religious history, with a focus on the Tendai and Shingon Buddhist sects of the Heian period.

Apr 15, 2008 - Simon August Thalmann

Karma has an important role in Buddhism and for Buddhists. Learn more about this Buddhism concept, types of karma and its importance in the Buddhist belief in rebirth.

Mar 1, 2010 - Prerna Malik

Pure Land Buddhism is a Mahayana Buddhist school originating in Japan and China. Learn more about this school of Buddhism that venerates Amitabha Buddha.

Jul 30, 2010 - Prerna Malik

Tantric Buddhism is often misunderstood in the West. Magic and symbolism are distinguishing features of tantric practice more so than hedonistic behavior.

Mar 17, 2011 - Jennifer Stubbs

If a monk imbued with the Buddhist wisdom needs to see a psychiatrist for some reason, he'll probably be diagnosed with depersonalization disorder. Really??

Feb 11, 2011 - Thais Campos

The Buddha, upon attaining enlightenment, began to share with others the existence of the Four Noble Truths.

Dec 1, 2010 - Tamera Martens

According to Buddhist teachings, if we learn self control, we can better practice mindfulness and loving-kindness in our daily lives.

Oct 25, 2010 - Thomma Grindstaff

Learn what Buddhism says about the purpose of life, where humans come from, where they will go and why.

May 31, 2010 - Thais Campos

A school of Tibetan Buddhism begun by Tibetan master Chogyam Trungpa, Shambhala offers potent teachings for realizing a sane society and mindfulness meditation retreats.

Mar 14, 2010 - Josefine Cole

Zen Buddhism teaches how to let go of the perception of things. It's said perception is not the true identity of a thing, so Buddhists are taught to go beyond perception.

Mar 11, 2010 - Sean Abreu

Both religions emerged from the fecund contemplative tradition of India, and share important similarities and differences. Here are a few major points of departure.

Mar 6, 2010 - Josefine Cole