"Becoming a Buddhist" means studying the Buddha's basic teachings, thinking about them, and testing them with your own experience.

Every Tibetan Buddhist you ask will describe a different practice routine based on personal circumstances. Monks and nuns have more time for practice than lay practitioners.

In all of his teachings—given over 40 years—the Buddha never commanded his followers to do anything.

The seed of a nonvirtuous action causes an unfortunate rebirth, which can include birth as an animal of any type—mammal, bird, reptile, or insect.

The law of karma—the law of cause and result—has many facets, and it takes much study and reflection to fully appreciate it.

Many people resonate with certain aspects of Buddha's teachings and adopt Buddhist practices without abandoning their previous religious or spiritual identifications or declaring themselves to be Buddhist.