Dharma (Buddhism)

Dharma in Buddhism means the teachings of the Buddha leading to enlightenment.

What is called "Buddhism" in Western countries is called "Buddha-Dharma" in Eastern countries. The latter term simply means "Path of Awakening" and is thus a form of dharma.

  • "Dharma" usually refers not just to the sayings of the Buddha butalso to the later traditions of the various schools of Buddhism which expanded upon the Buddha's teachings. According to tradition, that the Buddha gave 84,000 different teachings to various types of people based on their needs.
  • Alternately, "dharma" may be seen as the truth which is beyond worldly things and so the word may refer to the ultimate reality, "truth", "phenomena", or "the way things are".

The Dharma is one of the Three Jewels of Buddhism in which followers of Buddhism seek refuge; people erly on it for their lasting happiness. The three jewels of Buddhism are the Buddha (mind's perfection of enlightenment), the Dharma (teachings and methods), and the Sangha (awakened beings who provide guidance and support).


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