What are some of the best teachings of Gautama Buddha?

The teachings of the “Historical Buddha”, Shakyamuni or Gautama are called Sutras. They were all oral teachings and written down only after his death. Most responses here on Quora concur the pinnacle of the teachings was the Lotus Sutra. I practic... read more

Gautama Buddha was the founder of Buddhism and has many valuable teachings for us. His philosophy and approach towards life will help us eradicate many unnecessary happenings in our lives and hence enable us to live peacefully. read more

During the day, some monks and nuns go about teaching in schools or speaking the Buddha's teachings. Others may revise and translate Buddhist Sutras and books, make Buddha images, take care of the temple and gardens, prepare for ceremonies, give advice to laypeople, and care for the elders and those who are sick. read more

Siddhatha Gautama's Buddha teachings were to provide the basis for the establishment of Buddhism as a most significant religious and philosophical movement - in India for more than a thousand years - with Buddhism also spreading widely into other parts of Asia. read more