Buddhism is full of lists and numbers. Find explanations of some of the most important of these, how they connect, and why they’re important.
Illustrations by Ray Fenwick.
Buddhism began with the Buddha’s sermon on the Four Noble Truths, which culminated with the Eightfold Path. To set out on the path, you can take refuge in the Three Jewels.
The Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, and the Three Jewels are three of the most famous lists in Buddhism, but there are countless more. Lists like these break down Buddhism’s most profound ideas into easy-to-remember concepts. Below, you can find many of Buddhism’s most important lists, along with helpful explanations and links to further reading:
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