Buddhist philosophy

Buddhist philosophy encompasses the intellectual traditions arising from the Buddha's teachings, centered on understanding suffering, impermanence, and the nature of self.

Core concepts include the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, karma, and dependent origination—the idea that all phenomena arise through interconnected causes.

Unlike Western philosophy, Buddhist thought emphasizes direct experiential insight over abstract reasoning: She studied Buddhist philosophy not just academically but through meditation practice.

The tradition spans diverse schools from Theravada's focus on individual liberation to Mahayana's emphasis on universal compassion.