Buddhist Teaching

The Four Noble Truths

• There is suffering in the world

• Suffering is caused by craving and attachment

• There is an end to the cause of suffering

• The way to end suffering is the Eightfold Noble Path

The Eightfold Noble Path

• Right understanding

• Right thought

• Right speech

• Right action

• Right livelihood

• Right effort

• Right mindfulness

• Right concentration

The Ten Grave Precepts

• Do not kill - Respect all life

• Do not steal - Take only what is given

• Do not lie - Manifest truth

• Do not misuse sexuality - Cherish the body

• Do not cloud the mind - Proceed clearly

• Do not talk about past mistakes - Be kind and in the present

• Do not elevate the self or blame others - See self and other as one

• Do not be withholding - Be generous

• Do not act in anger - Actualize harmony

• Do not defile the Three Treasures - Honor Buddha, Dharma, Sangha

The Six Paramitas (Perfections)

• Generousity

• Morality

• Patience

• Diligence

• Meditation

• Wisdom