4 Noble Truths

Life has suffering.

Suffering comes from attachment.

Suffering ceases when attachment ceases.

To cease attachement, follow the 8-fold path.


8-Fold Path

Wisdom - panna

Appropriate Understanding
Appropriate Thought

Concentration - samadhi

Appropriate Effort
Appropriate Mindfulness
Appropriate Concentration

Morality - sila

Appropriate Speech
Appropriate Bodily Action
Appropriate Livelihood


5 precepts

Refrain from destroying living creatures.

Refrain from taking that which is not given.

Refrain from sexual misconduct.

Refrain from inappropriate speech.

Refrain from abusing intoxicants.


3 gems

Buddha

Dharma

Sangha


3 mind poisons

Ignorance

Fear

Greed


5 hindrances

Sensual Desire

Ill Will

Sloth and Torpor

Worry and Restlessness

Confused Doubt


6 perfections

Generosity

Ethics

Patience

Effort

Concentration

Wisdom