dhamma

• Dhamma

  Universal law; ultimate truth; teachings of the Buddha. How to overcome dukkha.
• Dharma

  Sanskrit form of Dhamma. Universal law; ultimate truth; teachings of the Buddha.
• Dukkha

  Suffering.
• Old Path White Clouds

  Book by Thich Nhat Hanh - the Buddha's teachings are something to be practiced not worshipped or held on to.
• Three Jewels/ Three Refuges


  Buddha, Dhamma, Sangha.
• The Sangha


  Buddhist community.
• Enlightenment


  Being fully aware.
• Eightfold Path


  In Buddhism, the basic rules of behaviour and belief leading to an end of suffering.
• Meditation


  The focusing of the mind on spiritual ideas, bringing peace.
• Pali Canon

  The primary teachings of Buddhism; also know as the Tripitaka. It contains the dhamma.
• The Three Refuges recitation

  "To the Buddha for refuge I goTo the Dhamma for refuge I goTo the Sangha for refuge I go"
• Importance of Dhamma

  One of three refuges, reduces suffering, gives meaning to life, creates satisfaction/ happiness, improves relationships with others, become more aware/ wiser/ compassionate.