"To avoid all evil, to cultivate good, and to purify one's mind — this is the teaching of the Buddhas."

— Dhammapada 183

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The Four Noble Truths: The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching

A clear guide to the Four Noble Truths — suffering, its origin, its cessation, and the path — the framework at the center of everything the Buddha taught.

Jul 23, 2026