Fundamental Dharma Teachings
The Triple Gem Buddha - the historical Buddha and one's own potential for awakening Dharma - the teachings of the Buddha; the truth of the way things are Sangha - the community; in Asia this refers to the monastic community, in the West this includes lay practitioners The Triple Gem is also referred to as The Three Refuges : "I take refuge in: the Buddha, the Dharma, the Sangha." The Four Noble Truths There is suffering. The origin of suffering is craving. There is an end to suffering. The way to the end of suffering is the Noble Eightfold Path. The Eightfold Path Wisdom ( panna ) Factors: Right Understanding (or view) Right Thought (or intention) Ethical Conduct ( sila ) Factors: Right Speech Right Action Right Livelihood Concentration ( samadhi ) Factors: Right Effort Right Mindfulness Right Concentration The Three M...