No-Nonsense Buddhism for Beginners: Clear Answers to Burning Questions About Core Buddhist Teachings

by Noah Rasheta

We live life moment by moment, with uncertainty our only certainty because the present moment is all we’ll ever have. This includes happy moments, sad moments, moments when we feel anger or compassion. They’re all just moments, completely unique and precious. Buddhist concepts and teachings can help us stay anchored in the present, whether it’s a magical moment like the one I had with my daughter or an ordinary moment just sitting at a red light. They all can be moments of profound awareness when we see them the right way. Buddhist concepts and teachings offer the tools to find greater freedom, meaning, and peace in your day-to-day experience of being alive.