 
		  The purpose of this website is to offer concise and authentic information  on Buddhist doctrine, the Buddhist perspective on  various contemporary issues and subjects pertaining to Buddhism.  Included  are hundreds of authentic quotations from the sacred scriptures, each with references from the Pali Tipitaka, the oldest record of the Buddha's teachings, and information about life in India during the Buddha's time.
			
			You can use the search tool to find the topic you are interested in, or you can browse the Alphabetical Index or Subject Index. There is also a guide to the Abbreviations.