The Buddha didn’t suggest that monks and nuns become society’s moral police, dictating correct behavior and enforcing his rules. Rather, by living simply within his guidelines and refraining from harm ...

Dhamma is based upon the actions and teachings of the Buddha, which Buddhists are encouraged to follow. For example, a Buddhist may follow the Noble Eightfold Path to overcome extremes of behaviour.

In many middle-income countries, majorities say the Bible, Quran or another religious text should influence national law at ...

Buddhists call the teachings of the Buddha dharma which means ‘truth’. In Buddhist countries there are many temples. People bring flowers and incense for the shrine and food for the monks.