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| − | '''Dharma''' refers to an [[ethics|ethical]] way of living; it is the path one should follow to live rightly in accordance with [[Hindu]] and Buddhist philosophical principles. | + | '''Dharma''' refers to an [[ethics|ethical]] way of living; it is the path one should follow to live rightly in accordance with [[Hindu]] and [[Buddhist]] philosophical principles. |
| − | In | + | In Buddhism, followers adhere to these five principles of the dharma: |
| − | + | *Faith in the triple gem, which is [[Buddha]], Dharma, and [[Sangha]]. Sangha is the community. | |
| − | Faith in the triple gem, which is [[Buddha]], | + | *The Precepts: don’t [[kill]], don’t [[steal]], don’t engage in sexual misconduct ([[rape]] or [[adultery]]), don’t [[lie]], and don’t take [[alcohol|intoxicants]] which cloud the mind. |
| + | *Listening: Only through listening can we understand [[good]] and [[evil]]. | ||
| + | *Giving: Engaging in [[charity]] and selflessness reminds us that the Dharma is not intended for us alone, but it is to be shared with everyone. | ||
| + | *Wisdom: One has to listen, contemplate and put into practice the Dharma. Then one may gain [[wisdom]], and realize the truth. | ||
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Revision as of 17:19, March 7, 2008
Dharma refers to an ethical way of living; it is the path one should follow to live rightly in accordance with Hindu and Buddhist philosophical principles.
In Buddhism, followers adhere to these five principles of the dharma:
- Faith in the triple gem, which is Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. Sangha is the community.
- The Precepts: don’t kill, don’t steal, don’t engage in sexual misconduct (rape or adultery), don’t lie, and don’t take intoxicants which cloud the mind.
- Listening: Only through listening can we understand good and evil.
- Giving: Engaging in charity and selflessness reminds us that the Dharma is not intended for us alone, but it is to be shared with everyone.
- Wisdom: One has to listen, contemplate and put into practice the Dharma. Then one may gain wisdom, and realize the truth.