Welcome to Buddhism.net
At Buddhism.net, we hope to help you 1) learn Buddhism, 2) develop a practice, and 3) discover teachers and communities. We aspire to reach one billion people, so with you here, we only have 999,999,999 more to go.
Buddhism.net is cross-sectarian. We focus on early Buddhism, the common root of all modern forms of Buddhism. We aim to offer you a solid foundation in early Buddhism, which will be immensely helpful to you regardless of which form of Buddhism you adopt. Being cross-sectarian also means we’re cool with everyone, because, that’s just how we are.
We are delighted to have you. Please stay for tea. (Except, this being a website, you provide your own beverage, sorry.)
Meng and Soryu
Co-founders of Buddhism.net
On behalf of the Buddhism.net team
Learn Buddhism
Meng and Soryu carefully pored over the entirety of the early Buddhist canon to present you the Buddhism for All web series, featuring the essentials about Buddhism that everyone needs to know.
The Buddhism for All project started as a book of that title (available on Amazon or wherever books are sold). It has been reviewed and vetted by great Buddhist masters and scholars, and personally blessed by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. We created the web series to share the content for free with everyone in the world, so people don’t have to pay to access the Buddha’s precious teachings.
Enjoy!
Events
Vibe with Venerables Episode 05. The Mind’s Tendency to Spread Conflict: What should we do about Prapañca, with Soryu Forall
Welcome to Episode 05 of the Vibe with Venerable series, where we talk “live” to Buddhist masters together. Soryu Forall will join us for 3 consecutive episodes. This is Part 3 of a 3-part series. You are highly recommended to attend all 3 sessions. Part 1 is here....
Vibe with Venerables Episode 04. The Mind’s Tendency to Spread Conflict: Why does Prapañca cause conflict, with Soryu Forall
Welcome to Episode 04 of the Vibe with Venerable series, where we talk “live” to Buddhist masters together. Soryu Forall will join us for 3 consecutive episodes. This is Part 2 of a 3-part series. You are highly recommended to attend all 3 sessions. Part 1 is here....
Vibe with Venerables Episode 03. The Mind’s Tendency to Spread Conflict: What is Prapañca, with Soryu Forall
Welcome to Episode 03 of the Vibe with Venerable series, where we talk “live” to Buddhist masters together. Soryu Forall will join us for 3 consecutive episodes. This is Part 1 of a 3-part series. You are highly recommended to attend all 3 sessions. Part 2 is here....
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Ajahn Sona as Voice of the Buddha in Buddhism For All Audiobook
We asked Ajahn Sona, Abbot of Birken Forest Monastery in Canada if he would voice the Buddha in our Audiobook Buddhism For All, and he very graciously agreed. We are very grateful! We hope you will greatly benefit from this Audiobook and our print book, Buddhism For...
See the Vibe with Venerables Official Trailer
A few days ago, we announced the upcoming Vibe with Venerables series [here]. Now, we even have a video trailer. 😆 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZRbPQogS50
Come Vibe with Venerables, and Engage with Buddhist Elders
Friends, We are very lucky to have great Buddhist masters and Venerables in the world. Their deep practice inspires ours. Sadly though, it is not always easy for us to meet with them. Good news: our team at Buddhism.net is thrilled to introduce the Vibe with...
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About Buddhism
What is Buddhism?
Is Buddhism a religion? Is it a philosophy? Is it a way of life? The Buddha gave a surprisingly simple answer: “What I teach is the nature of suffering, and liberation from suffering.”
At its core, Buddhism is a collection of teachings that enables a profound understanding of suffering, and a family of powerful practices that facilitates total liberation from all suffering. That is it.
We explore Buddhism in detail in the Learn Buddhism section.
Is Buddhism awesome?
We think that Buddhism is the most awesome thing ever. It is logical, science-friendly and inclusive. It is highly effective at resolving suffering, and at cultivating inner joy. It relies not on blind faith, but on inquiry and understanding. It does not require you to worship any god, nor does it require you to not worship any god. Thus it is highly effective for anybody regardless of their religion, or lack thereof.
Again, we explore everything in more detail in the Learn Buddhism section.
Why should I care?
Because you are subject to suffering. You may be suffering now, or you may suffer from pain, old age, sickness, loss, or separation in the future. Buddhism provides a highly effective antidote to suffering, in a science-friendly manner, that does not require you to have a religion, or to not have a religion. It is the best spiritual practice for the modern world. Like we said, it is the most awesome thing ever.
Yes, that too is in the Learn Buddhism section.
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