🌸3.5: The dhamma

• What does Dhamma refer to in Buddhism?

  The truth realized by the Buddha
• Why is the Dhamma important to Buddhists?

  It helps reduce their suffering
• What are the three refuges in Buddhism?

  Buddha, Dhamma, and Sangha
• How do Buddhists express their trust in the three refuges?

  By reciting them in rituals
• What phrase do Buddhists recite for refuge?

  “To the Buddha for refuge I go”
• What is the significance of the Dhamma in a Buddhist's life?

  • It is a refuge from suffering
  • It leads to greater awareness and compassion
  • It improves relationships with others
  • It creates satisfaction and happiness
• How does the Buddha view his teachings according to Thich Nhat Hanh?

  As a raft to cross the river, not to cling to
• What does the Buddha encourage his followers to do with his teachings?

  To test and question them
• What does the Dhamma represent in terms of reality?

  A universal law governing reality
• How can the Dhamma lead to happiness for Buddhists?

  By reducing suffering and improving relationships
• What is the role of the Sangha in relation to the Dhamma?

  The Sangha supports the practice of the Dhamma
• What does the term 'Dhamma' also refer to besides the Buddha's teachings?

  The path of training recommended by the Buddha
• In what way is the Dhamma compared to a raft in Buddhist teachings?

  It is necessary for crossing to enlightenment
• What does following the Dhamma lead to in terms of personal development?

  Increased awareness, wisdom, and compassion