What is Buddhism

Buddhism is a spiritual tradition and philosophy founded by Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha) in ancient India.

It was focused on understanding reality, ending suffering (Dukkha), and achieving enlightenment (Nirvana) through practices like meditation and ethical conduct, emphasizing impermanence, cause-and-effect (karma), and the path to awakening via core teachings like the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path.