About Dharma Lotus

Dharma Lotus is an educational website that explains Buddhism in plain English. Our guides cover the core teachings of the Buddha, meditation methods, the major sutras, the history of Buddhism and the living traditions of Theravada, Mahayana, Vajrayana, Zen and Pure Land.

Our editorial approach

• We aim to be faithful to traditional sources such as the Pali Canon and the major Mahayana sutras, and we name the tradition when views differ.
• We write in a non-sectarian, respectful tone for curious beginners and long-time practitioners.
• Articles are prepared with AI assistance and structured to answer real questions clearly. They are not a substitute for a qualified teacher.

Topics we cover

• Buddhist Teachings – Core Buddhist teachings explained clearly: the Four Noble Truths, karma, rebirth, emptiness, the Eightfold Path and more.
• Meditation & Mindfulness – Step-by-step Buddhist meditation guides: vipassana, metta, zazen, breath meditation and mindfulness in daily life.
• Sutras & Sacred Texts – Summaries and explanations of the Heart Sutra, Diamond Sutra, Dhammapada, Lotus Sutra and the Pali Canon.
• Buddhist History – The life of the Buddha, the early Sangha, Emperor Ashoka and how Buddhism spread across Asia and the world.
• Schools & Traditions – Theravada, Mahayana, Vajrayana, Zen, Chan and Pure Land Buddhism compared and explained.
• Daily Practice & Ethics – Living the Dharma: the precepts, refuge, home altars, mala beads, diet, ethics and everyday Buddhist practice.
• Symbols & Art – The meaning of Buddhist symbols, mudras, the lotus, the Dharma wheel, statues and sacred art.
• Temples & Pilgrimage – Guides to Buddhist pilgrimage sites, famous temples, monasteries and festivals such as Vesak.