Introduction to Buddhist principles

Lists out the core teachings of Buddhism. Also provides selected links to other sites and book recommendations.

Explicit explanation of fundamental Buddhism based on the Pali Canon, recognized by Buddhist scholars as the oldest surviving written record of what the Buddha said and taught.

A brief introduction to Buddhism. How Buddhists perceive the world, the four main teachings of the Buddha, the Buddhist view of the self, the relationship between this self and the various ways in which it responds to the world, the Buddhist path and the final goal.

Reincarnation, prayer, and paganism.

By Christmas Humphreys, founder and president of the Buddhist Society of London. These principles express a common ground for all schools of Buddhism and have been approved by the leading sects throughout the world as a basis for World Buddhism.

Excellent introduction to Buddhism provided by Mahidol University, Thailand.

To do no evil; To cultivate good; To purify one's mind: This is the teaching of the Buddhas. --The Dhammapada

Introduction to Buddhist philosophy and practice.

A simple, yet comprehensive, non-sectarian introduction to Buddhist history, philosophy and culture.

Buddhism does not believe in God. In Buddhist teaching, there is no aggressive promotion of Buddhism or strong rejection of other religions.

Online version of a book by K.Sri Dhammananda giving an extensive explanation of basic Buddhist thought from a Theravadan Buddhist perspective.

Online version of the classic introduction to Buddhism published in 1906 by the Buddhist Publication Society. The book covers the basic principles of Buddhism, selected from the five great collections of discourses which form the Sutta-Pitaka.

Answers to common questions about Buddhism.

Approved by the World Buddhist Sangha Council in 1966.

A light-hearted overview of what it means to be a Buddhist. Written from a relatively objective perspective by the editors of SoYouWanna.com.

Information for beginners.

Site contains links to both general Buddhist resources and specialized materials on Zen, Chinese Buddhism, Yogacara Buddhism, and various Buddhist scriptures (sutras/suttas).

Explanation of the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism.

Provides a simple introduction to Buddhism, answering the most common questions by curious people.

An introduction from a New Kadampa Buddhism perspective to Buddhist religion, philosophy, teachings, meditation, and practice.

Is Buddhism a religion? An extensive analysis of Buddhism and its religious and non-religious aspects.

Basic exposition done in a graphically lyrical style.