C XVII
hat he uddha aught
Dharma is the word Buddhists use, in general, to describe the
teachings of the Buddha. It points to the Truth and is neither
an ordinary philosophy nor an ordinary system, it is a moral
and philosophical teaching that can be tested and verified by
personal experience. All are welcome to experience it and those
who have not can hardly call themselves Buddhists.Dharma realisation is extremely important as it leads to ultimate
happiness. Dharma is a Sanskrit term which literally means ‘that
which holds’, so that those who exert great effort to achieve its
realisation will be freed from sufferings, fears, dangers and delu-
sion. Here are some of the key teachings of the Buddha which
all Buddhists must have a clear understanding of otherwise
Buddhism will not be very meaningful to them and they may
fall prey to superstitious beliefs and practices.he our oble ruths
After attaining enlightenment, the Buddha made His way to the
Deer Park in Isipatana near Benares and there He gave His first
discourse to His first five disciples which is known as “e Dis-
course of the Setting in Motion of the Wheel of the Doctrine”.