Fundamentals of Buddhism is written by Dr. Peter D. Santina. The Buddha's Life, the Four Noble Truths, the Noble Eightfold Path, Karma, Rebirth, Dependent Origination, The Three Universal Characteristics, and The Five Aggregates are among the primary teachings mentioned here. Dr. Santina also places Buddhism in context by discussing the pre-Buddhist origins and providing a very understandable summary of Buddhism from a modern perspective.