How Can Buddhism Help You?

Buddhism is not a teaching to change others; it is a teaching to change ourselves. This change occurs when we are "filled with" or awaken to the Dharma, and can deeply and positively transform the way we view our life and all life around us. Ultimately, as the life of the Buddha himself demonstrated, we find that the true gift of Buddhism is really compassion. Awakening to the Dharma - and the corresponding awakening of compassion - leads to the discovery of a wonderful and dynamic life full of energy and creativity.

Shakyamuni Buddha said, "The Dharma [the teachings of the Buddha] has one taste, the taste of freedom."