Four Noble Truths

• Human life has a lot of suffering.
• The cause of suffering is greed.
• There is an end to suffering.
• The way to end suffering is to follow the Middle Path.

The Eightfold Path

• Right understanding and viewpoint (based on the Four Noble Truths).
• Right values and attitude (compassion rather than selfishness).
• Right speech (don't tell lies, avoid harsh, abusive speech, avoid gossip).
• Right action (help others, live honestly, don't harm living things, take care of the environment).
• Right work (do something useful, avoid jobs which harm others).
• Right effort (encourage good, helpful thoughts, discourage unwholesome destructive thoughts).
• Right mindfulness (be aware of what you feel, think and do).
• Right meditation (calm mind, practice meditation which leads to nirvana).

The Five Precepts

• Do not harm or kill living things.
• Do not take things unless they are freely given.
• Lead a decent life.
• Do not speak unkindly or tell lies.
• Do not abuse drugs or drink alcohol.