Dharma

Dharma refers to an ethical way of living; it is the path one should follow to live rightly in accordance with 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.