Concepts

What is Dependent Origination? At the heart of Buddhist philosophy lies the concept of Dependent Origination, or Paticca-Samuppada. This teaching explains that all phenomena—whether physical, mental, or emotional—arise because of specific conditions and causes. In other words, nothing exists in isolation, and everything is interconnected. The idea is that things are not permanent or self-sustained; […]

A Brief History Buddhism began over 2,500 years ago in what is now Nepal, with the life and teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, who came to be known as the Buddha. Born a prince, Siddhartha became deeply troubled by the realities of aging, illness, and death. In search of answers, he left his royal life behind