For Buddhists, this is the title word used to describe the Buddhist Teaching.
The Buddhist Dharma was passed down by word of mouth until the 1st century BC when it was written down using the Pali language and became known as the Pali Canon.
The texts are writen in sutras and there are 3 groups of them. Each group of sutras are called Pitakas and the 3 grouped together form the Tipitakas or 3 baskets.
These Tipitakas form the basis of Theravada Buddhism which is why Theravada is considered the closest of the Buddhist traditions to the original Dharma or Teaching of the Lord Buddha.
Peace from a Buddhist...
2007-03-19 23:26:51
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answered by Gaz 5
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*Gaz is the man, once again.
Yes, the Dharma is part of the teachings of Siddartha Gautama {who became the first Buddha). The Dharma, or Dhammpada is part of the Tripatka of Buddhism.
Gaz, stated all the information and more, much better information than could be offered on any website, in a condensed answer for you.
From a student of Buddhism.
With Metta.
2007-03-23 01:30:10
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answered by Thomas 6
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Sounds like a word better posed to Wikipedia.
And what does the almighty Wiki say?
Dharma (Sanskrit: धरà¥à¤®) or Dhamma (PÄli: धमा) (Natural Law) (pronunciation (help·info)) refers to the underlying order in Nature and human life and behaviour considered to be in accord with that order. Ethically, it means 'right way of living' or 'proper conduct,' especially in a religious sense. With respect to spirituality, dharma might be considered the Way of the Higher Truths.
Blah blah blah.
To be honest, it sounds rather like an excuse to impose morality on people to me.
2007-03-20 06:20:40
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answered by Nihilist Templar 4
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She was Greg's wife. "Without Greg there would be no Dharma".
2007-03-20 06:19:01
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answered by Prof Fruitcake 6
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A character on tv!!!!! DHARMA & GREG!!! LMAO
2007-03-20 06:19:31
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answered by BlondBoy 2
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