Introduction
You can learn a great deal about Buddhism by examining the life of Shakyamuni Buddha and the Four Noble Truths that comprised his first teaching after he awakened.
When you look at Shakyamuni's Life, you see how he worked through the challenges we all encounter on a spiritual path. These are described in this section, including:
- Questions about your view of the world
- Disillusionment and curiosity
- Following your own question
- Dead ends
- Finding your own path
The section on Shakyamuni's Teachings describes the fundamental concepts formulated by Buddha Shakyamuni. All Buddhist traditions use as their foundation the formulations of the Four Noble Truths and the Three Disciplines.
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The information on these pages is excerpted from Ken McLeod's book, Wake Up To Your Life.
Other Recommended Reading
- Batchelor, S., Buddhism without Beliefs