Monday, December 20, 2010

The Three Jewels

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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