Dharma

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Term	Definition
Dharma	(skt.: dharma; tib.: cho) The word Dharma has different meanings: 1. usually it refers to spiritual teachings, usually those of Shakyamuni Buddha; 2. it can refer to realizations (Nirvana for example) obtained by implementing spiritual teachings; 3. literally dharma means to hold. So any object in the world which holds definable characteristics (simply said: most objects) is dharma; 4. it can also refer to any truth, such as the sky is blue.

Term

Definition

Dharma

(skt.: dharma; tib.: cho) The word Dharma has different meanings:

1. usually it refers to spiritual teachings, usually those of Shakyamuni Buddha;

2. it can refer to realizations (Nirvana for example) obtained by implementing spiritual teachings;

3. literally dharma means to hold. So any object in the world which holds definable characteristics (simply said: most objects) is dharma;

4. it can also refer to any truth, such as the sky is blue.

Language

Words of Wisdom

"In short, both directly and indirectly, I offer every happiness and benefit to all my mothers. I shall secretly take upon myself all their harmful actions and suffering."

- Langri Tangpa