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.

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Words of Wisdom

"Realize that the nature of your mind is different from that of the flesh and bone of your physical body. Your mind is like a mirror, reflecting everything without discrimination. If you have understanding-wisdom, you can control the kind of reflection that you allow into the mirror of your mind."

- Lama Yeshe