saṃsāra - Thubten Chodron

The cycle of rebirth that occurs under the control of afflictions and karma.

Sorrow and Hope
A prayer to Kuan Yin, a female manifestation of the Buddha of Compassion, in light of recent events in Russia and the suffering in the world.
The eightfold path
Explanation of the eightfold noble path as it is viewed in the Pali and Sanskrit traditions. Similarities and differences.
Four noble truths: An overview
An overview of the 16 aspects of the four noble truths, and the first eight points related to the first and second noble truths.
Third and fourth noble truths
The remaining eight aspects of the third and fourth noble truths of true cessations and true paths.
Origin and spread of the Buddha’s doctrine
An excerpt from "Buddhism: One Teacher, Many Traditions" exploring the similarities and differences within Buddhist traditions.