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'Dharma (Tib. Chö): Buddha's teachings.
Translates literally to 'the way things are.'
It encompasses the three levels of teachings - Small Way, Great Way, and Diamond Way - and is part of the Buddhist refuge.'
-- Quoted from 'Buddha & Love' book by Lama Ole Nydahl.
(I hope that I am not wrong by translating 'Basic Way' to 'Small Way').
Blog author's comments.
It's said that Dharma is a word for 'Buddha's Unsurpassable Teachings'.
There are other Dharmic Religions as well - it's found in Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhism and Jainism.
When in relation with Buddhism, it's often spoken as: 'Buddha-Dharma'.
Other explainations.
There are also other explainations of word: 'Dharma', but i've chosen the single simple one to avoid the confusion.
Those curious can find more in other books or lectures, including in: 'The Three Pillars of Zen' by Roshi Philip Kapleau.
Links.
- Hossen & Mondō: Dharma Duelling in Zen Buddhism.
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