Buddhist Philosophy-বৌদ্ধ দর্শন

Buddhist philosophy begins with the understanding that life involves suffering (dukkha): we face pain, loss, aging, death, and even dissatisfaction when things don’t meet our expectations. The cause of this suffering is craving and attachment—clinging to pleasure, possessions, people, and ideas, or resisting what we dislike. The Buddha taught that freedom from suffering is possible by letting go of this craving, reaching a state of peace and liberation called Nirvana. To achieve this, he outlined the Noble Eightfold Path: right view, intention, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness, and concentration. These guide ethical living, mental discipline, and wisdom. Key principles are impermanence (anicca)—everything changes, no-self (anatta)—there is no permanent unchanging “I,” and compassion (karuna)—wisdom naturally blossoms into kindness. In essence, Buddhism is a practical path to inner peace, freedom from suffering, and compassion for all beings.