Dharma

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

Faith in the triple gem, which is Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. Sangha is the community.

Precepts

The Buddhist precepts are simple: 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

From the teaching: One has to listen, contemplate and put into practice the Dharma. Then one may gain wisdom, and realize the truth.