RELS 223 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Thangka, Impermanence, Dukkha

• School: Queen's University
• Department: Religious Studies
• Course: RELS 223
• Professor: Ellen Goldberg

Document Summary

The dharma: the teachings of the buddha and sangha readings: The teachings of the dharma are going to change dramatically. This is simply foundational; the interpretations of these teachings shift dramatically. Dharma in hinduism is very different than in buddhism. Dharma = the teachings of the buddha: cosmic laws, eternal, true for all times and places. Not created by the buddha: bhikhus = monks. Could be as little or as small as 5 people these are the sangha. Then the buddha told the disciples to go out and teach the. The spread makes buddhism the first and earliest of the world"s religion: lay people = living and working people who support the monastic community. Lay men and lay women: bhikhunis = nuns". 3 jewels of buddhism the buddha, the dharma and the sangha. Refuge this is how one becomes a buddhist. Refuge taking ritual to confirm commitment to buddhism. I take refuge in the teachings of the buddha.