Triratana |
aka Three Gems, Three Treasures, Three Refuges, or Triple Gem
The Three Jewels are:
- Buddha
- depending on one's interpretation, can mean the historical Buddha (Shakyamuni) or the Buddha nature—the ideal or highest spiritual potential that exists within all beings;
- Dharma
- the teachings of the Buddha; and
- Sangha
- The community of those who have attained enlightenment, who may help a practicing Buddhist to do the same. Also used more broadly to refer to the community of practicing Buddhists.
Reference
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_Jewels
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