Buddhist Philosophy

Buddhist philosophy is a 2,500-year-old system of rational inquiry, practical ethics, and mental training founded by Siddhartha Gautama in ancient India. It encompasses core concepts such as the Four Noble Truths, the Noble Eightfold Path, the principles of impermanence, the doctrine of no-self, and the dynamics of karma and samsara. The practice prioritizes personal self-transformation and the resolution of existential dissatisfaction over abstract metaphysical debate. Through meditation and mindfulness, individuals work to quiet illusions and overcome the three poisons of greed, hatred, and delusion to awaken to reality.