# 87 - Ten Basic Buddhism Concepts (Buddhism in 10 Steps)

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Podcast: [Learn Buddhism with Alan Peto](https://stenobird.com/podcast/learn-buddhism-with-alan-peto-1507098)
Published: 2026-03-13T21:30:56+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alanpeto/episodes/87---Ten-Basic-Buddhism-Concepts-Buddhism-in-10-Steps-e3gdj40
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Duration seconds: 1807

## Resource

What is Buddhism? This podcast episode covers ten basic Buddhist concepts and also has a video! It's a companion to my book, Buddhism in 10 Steps , that I co-wrote with Buddhist monk Sanathavihari Bhikkhu. I originally recorded this video for YouTube and thought it would be a great addition to the Learn Buddhism podcast . If you've been listening to all my episodes, some of this might sound familiar (and that's good!). You can watch a VIDEO for this episode on Spotify , or if you are on another platform, check it out on YouTube : https://youtu.be/cn9GlUomlzU?si=UaE96U-c6KPQP9r4 . You can also download the FREE eBook , Buddhism in 10 Steps , on my website by going to my Buddhism Starter Pack page! https://BuddhismStarterPack.com . Tell a friend! Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:32 What is Buddhism (1) 4:52 Who was the Buddha? (2) 7:47 What did the Buddha Teach? (3) 12:12 Four Noble Truths (4) 16:09 Noble Eightfold Path (5) 18:31 Dependent Origination (6) 22:02 Karma (7) 23:51 Not Self (8) 26:19 Rebirth (9) 28:49 Nirvana (10) Get the Book: https://alanpeto.com/books/buddhism-10-steps or https://BuddhismStarterPack.com Contact Alan: alanpeto.com/contact Podcast Homepage: alanpeto.com/podcast Podcast Disclaimer: alanpeto.com/legal/podcast-disclaimer

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