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Dharma (Sanskrit), or dhamma (Pali) is a fundamental concept in ancient Indian spiritual traditions. The term buddhadharma is sometimes used to mean Buddhism in general or, more specifically, the Buddha’s teachings.
The dharma is one of the Three Jewels of Buddhism in which practitioners of Buddhism seek refuge, or that upon which one relies for his or her lasting happiness.
What Is the Dharma? Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche II, Matt Lindén 04:57. For Buddhists, the word “Dharma” is used to refer to the Buddha’s teachings, which help to bring us from our current state of confusion and unhappiness to a state of awareness and joy.
Buddhism (/ ˈ b ʊ d ɪ z əm / BUUD-ih-zəm, US also / ˈ b uː d-/ BOOD-), also known as Buddha Dharma and Dharmavinaya, is an Indian religion and philosophical tradition based on teachings attributed to religious teacher the Buddha.
At present, dharma is used generically for “religion,” indicating religious beliefs and practices. Theravada Buddhism uses the Pāli variant dhamma; Gāndhārī Prākrit, as attested in the Dharmapada from Khotan (second century C.E...) uses either dhama or dharma.
Dharma in Buddhism is both the path and the goal. It’s the method of practice recommended by the Buddha, the realization of enlightenment, and the very nature of reality. In Buddhism, the Sanskrit word dharma (in Pali, dhamma) has several meanings.
In Buddhism, dharma is the doctrine, the universal truth common to all individuals at all times, proclaimed by the Buddha. Dharma, the Buddha, and the sangha (community of believers) make up the Triratna, “Three Jewels,” to which Buddhists go for refuge.
