| Basic Buddhist Beliefs |
| Three Characteristics Of Existence 1. Impermanence 2. Suffering 3. Egolessness |
| Four Noble Truths |
| 1. Life is subject to suffering Birth - Illness - Death |
| 2. Suffering is caused by ignorance which leads to desire |
| 3. Suffering can be eliminated by eliminating desire |
| 4. "Middle Way" eliminates desire |
| Eightfold Path |
| Wisdom 1. Right Understanding 2. Right Thoughts Morality 3. Right Speech 4. Right Action 5. Right Livelihood Meditation 6. Right Effort 7. Right Mindfulness 8. Right Concentration |
| Five Precepts |
| 1. Do not be violent (no killing) 2. Do not steal or commit any dishonesty 3. Do not commit sexual misconduct 4. Do not tell lies or slander 5. Do not use mind-altering substances (drugs or alcohol) |
| For Additional Information or Consultations |
| Please visit |
| Wat Carolina Buddhajakra Vanaram |
| 1610 Midway Road |
| Bolivia, North Carolina 284222 |
| (910) 253-4526 |
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