Dharma or Dhamma? which is which
- Wesley1982
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Dharma or Dhamma? which is which
Dharma or Dhamma? which is which (the difference?) . . .
Re: Dharma or Dhamma? which is which
The spelling.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dharma_%28Buddhism%29" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Dhamma (Pali: धम्म) or Dharma (Sanskrit: धर्म) in Buddhism...
Since Theravada is based on Pali texts, most here use the spelling "Dhamma". However, in common English, the spelling "Dharma" is more standard.
Mike
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dharma_%28Buddhism%29" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Dhamma (Pali: धम्म) or Dharma (Sanskrit: धर्म) in Buddhism...
Since Theravada is based on Pali texts, most here use the spelling "Dhamma". However, in common English, the spelling "Dharma" is more standard.
Mike
- PadmaPhala
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Re: Dharma or Dhamma? which is which
it is the same concept, but a different word/spelling
Re: Dharma or Dhamma? which is which
No difference, though I personally prefer the Sanskrit terms since they're also used in Yoga.
Still, using a translation isn't a bad idea either when it is appropriate, such as when it is simply used for "teaching" or "doctrine".
Still, using a translation isn't a bad idea either when it is appropriate, such as when it is simply used for "teaching" or "doctrine".
Re: Dharma or Dhamma? which is which
In general, among people of Hindu religion word Dharma is used to denote the set of activities that one performs.
It is also used on a broader level to denote religion. Hindu dharma, Muslim Dharma, Christian dharma, Sikh dharma, Jain dharma, buddh dharma, dharmas..
Like dharma of a businessman is to do business.
Of a farmer is to do farming, is to grow food to feed.
Of children is to obey parents and rise up, of parents is to take care of their children etc.
Like this, Dharma is "performance of activities"
But dhamma is characteristics, properties, behaviour and is a word from Buddha teachings.
It is also used on a broader level to denote religion. Hindu dharma, Muslim Dharma, Christian dharma, Sikh dharma, Jain dharma, buddh dharma, dharmas..
Like dharma of a businessman is to do business.
Of a farmer is to do farming, is to grow food to feed.
Of children is to obey parents and rise up, of parents is to take care of their children etc.
Like this, Dharma is "performance of activities"
But dhamma is characteristics, properties, behaviour and is a word from Buddha teachings.