What are the fundamental teachings of Buddha?

The fundamental teachings of Buddha, also known as the Dharma, revolve around the recognition of suffering, its causes, and the path to liberation from suffering. Buddha emphasized the importance of the Four Noble Truths, which state that suffering exists, is caused by craving and ignorance, can be overcome, and can be overcome by following the Eightfold Path. The Eightfold Path encompasses right view, intention, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, and concentration. Buddha also emphasized the concepts of impermanence, non-self, and karma. Impermanence teaches that all things are constantly changing and that attachment to the impermanent causes suffering. Non-self refers to the idea that there is no permanent and independent self, but rather a continuous flow of interconnected processes. Karma refers to the law of cause and effect, asserting that our actions have consequences, shaping our present and future experiences.

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