Buddhism (def.)

• What is Buddhism?

The Noble Eightfold Path (def.)

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In summary, the Noble Eightfold Path is 8 basic steps to focussing the mind on being fully aware of our thoughts and actions, and developing wisdom by understanding the Four Noble Truths and by developing compassion for others.
In other words, the Noble Eightfold Path, is our path from suffering.

The Four Noble Truths (def.)

The basic concepts in Buddhism can be summed up by the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path.

Why meditate?

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What is the essence of meditation?
What does it mean to be awaken to the world, your self, your body and your mind?

Om Mani Padme Hum

One of the most potent mantras, Om Mani Padme Hum contains the entire wisdom of the Buddhist teachings in a single phrase.

Karma (def.)

Karma (The Law of Cause and Effect)

Sanskrit; Pāli: kamma. kárma, kárman = act, action, performance.

In short u can say, that Karma is the law of course and effect.
What ever you send out into the universe, will come back again.
It’s not some kind of strange belief but logic at it’s best.
Eg. if you act bad and angry toward other people, what do you think will return to you? People acting bad and angry towards you of course.

Enlightenment (def.)

 

The explanation of enlightenment differs a bit, depending who you ask. But the meaning is much the same:

Spirituality (def.)

 

Traditionally, religions have regarded spirituality as an integral part of religious experience. Many still think of spirituality and religion as one and the same. But a declining membership in the organized religions, and the growth of secularism in the western world has broaden the view of spirituality.

Jack Kornfield