Transform body and mind
Ethics, concentration, and wisdom in daily life: abiding, seeing clearly, and living from awareness.
The Stream of the True Dharma
Awakening Buddhism: the Dharma entering modern life
Awakening Buddhism is how Buddhayana is named when seen as a Buddhist tradition: a stream continuing Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana, centred on the union of spirituality, science, and daily life.
Awakening Buddhism is another name for Buddhayana
One tradition carries several names, depending on where the listener stands. In Buddhist terminology it is the Buddha Vehicle or the Awakening Vehicle. In Vietnamese it is Phật Pháp Thức Tỉnh and Phật Giáo Thức Tỉnh. In English it is Awakening Buddhism or Inti Buddhism.
On this site, "Buddhayana" is used in exactly that sense: the Buddha Vehicle — Awakening Vehicle within Inti Foundation, founded by Tạ Minh Tuấn. For the definition and the three pillars, read what Awakening Dharma is first.
Where does Awakening Buddhism stand in the Buddhist stream?
Buddhayana is presented as the fourth turning of the Dharma wheel, after three earlier turnings:
- Theravada — discipline and wisdom: the foundation of liberation through ethics, concentration, and wisdom.
- Mahayana — compassion and wisdom: the Bodhisattva ideal for the benefit of all beings.
- Vajrayana — skillful means and transformation: transforming body and mind through profound spiritual power.
- Buddhayana — awakening and unity: transforming individuals, families, communities, and civilization.
The Four Turnings page covers each stage in detail and why they are read as one continuous line.
Does Awakening Buddhism reject earlier schools?
No. The first vow of Buddhayana is to preserve the True Dharma: to honor the essence of every Buddhist tradition that has illuminated the world. The framing is continuation, not replacement. Each earlier turning keeps its full value; the fourth takes up the work of its own age — carrying the Dharma into a world of science, technology, cities, and speed.
That is why the curriculum still walks through the Four Noble Truths, the Noble Eightfold Path, the Twelve Links of Dependent Origination, the Five Aggregates, the Four Immeasurables, and the Ten Paramitas — the shared foundations of Buddhism.
How it is practised: the Path of Three Transformations
Buddhayana does not stop at philosophy. It is a path of practice so awakening can be lived, loved, and served — expressed in three connected layers of transformation.
Transform the heart
Nurture compassion, understanding, forgiveness, and deep connection with all beings.
Transform the world
Awakened action for peace, justice, education, community, and planetary sustainability.
How do busy people practise Awakening Buddhism?
The rhythm is built around ten minutes a day. Inti Dharma is the digital doorway for learners to enter Awakening Buddhism each day: study the 88 lessons, read bilingual scriptures, practice meditation, quizzes, flashcards, and nourish the path through a gamified journey.
Study continues past a single course: the Awakening Path has six levels, from Beginner to Mastery.
Spaces where the Dharma enters daily life
These practice spaces are connected as doorways for Buddhayana to enter daily life.
Awakening Meditation Club Network
A place for the community to practice, share, and nourish awakened energy together.
SoulCoach
A space for companionship, coaching, and life transformation through inner wisdom.
Inti Dharma
The practice app of Inti Buddhism: learn, practice, read scriptures, and nourish the path each day.
Lang An Retreat Center
A place to return, retreat, practice, and restore inner stability.
Frequently asked questions
What is Awakening Buddhism?
Awakening Buddhism is the name for Buddhayana seen as a Buddhist tradition: the Buddha Vehicle — Awakening Vehicle within Inti Foundation, presented as the fourth turning of the Dharma wheel after Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana.
How is Buddhayana different from Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana?
Buddhayana is presented as the fourth turning of the Dharma wheel, continuing Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana, with its focus on the union of spirituality, science, and modern life.
Can beginners with no Buddhist background start here?
Yes. The Beginner course opens with everyday questions such as 'Who am I?' before moving into the Four Noble Truths, the Noble Eightfold Path, and meditation practice, at about ten minutes of study a day.