This paper emphasizes the influence Buddhism has on the works of the Beat Generation writers, especially Allen Ginsberg and Jack Kerouac. It begins with highlighting some of the most important Buddhist treasures such as bodhisattva and dharma (dharma stands for ultimate truth), which are crucial for understanding the paper and their work. Beatniks can be seen as outcasts of Buddhism, because through their actions they violated the traditional rules of the religion, even though they often wrote about it and praised it. The revelation they felt when exploring Buddhism and Zen Buddhism led to the understanding of satori, which stands for enlightenment. Most of the works of the most influential representatives of the generation are based on their private lives or are inspired by their personal attitudes towards the world, which is why their works are semi-autobiographical and are not considered to be the genetic fallacy. Allen Ginsberg in his poem Howl expresses his dissatisfaction with the political and social state in America, whereas Jack Kerouac in his works incorporates a part of himself and his spiritual development through time. The cognition of peace that came with Buddhist teachings inspired these writers to share new ideas with the distorted world they were living in, eventually resulting in one central thought that followed all their work: rebellion and dissatisfaction with social morals.