Buddhism for Beginners is a free educational resource introducing the teachings, history, and practice of Buddhism. Written in a clear and accessible way, it covers the life of the Buddha, core doctrines, major traditions, foundational texts, key figures, and the basics of everyday Buddhist life. It is designed for those new to Buddhism, but experienced practitioners looking to deepen or refresh their understanding will find it useful as well—it’s not just for beginners!

Each topic can be explored on its own, or readers can move through the pages in sequence by clicking START LEARNING. Every page ends with links to the next three topics for easy navigation. Tricycle articles and curated outside resources are linked throughout. Some of the linked Tricycle content is part of our subscriber archive: the rest is freely accessible. Subscribe today and unlock the full potential of this comprehensive resource.