What is Dharma?

What is Dharma?

Sensap Serkong Rinpoche II, Mad Linten

(Part -2)

Merits of Dharma

Dharma has innumerable qualities, but we can mention these as the main qualities:

Dharma is multifaceted and adaptable. Although Buddhism has taken significantly different forms in Thailand, Tibet, Sri Lanka, Japan, and many other places, the traditions all contain core Buddhist teachings and aim to achieve liberation.

Dharma is based on logic. It asks us to be realistic about our minds and everything we experience. Belief in God or Gods is not dogmatic, but forces us to question everything logically. His Holiness the Dalai Lama has been working with scientists for years to explore key Buddhist aspects of concentration and mindfulness, and like-minded Buddhists and scientists are also learning from each other.

Dharma is not only aimed at one problem but at the root of all problems. If we have a headache that we cannot cope with on a daily basis, we can take an aspirin tablet. Sure, it will help for a short time, but the headache will come back. If there is a medicine that can provide a permanent solution to our headaches, surely we can take it. Dharma is like that, it gives permanent relief not only to headaches but also to all problems and sufferings.

Summary

Buddha is like the most skilled physician who diagnoses our sufferings and gives us the best medicine possible, dharma. But it is up to us whether we take medicine - or engage in dharma practices. No one can force us to practice it, but if we really see the benefits and peace of mind that dharma brings and how it helps us to get rid of all our problems, frustrations and suffering, we will happily practice dharma to benefit ourselves and everyone else as well.

What is surrender?

We are all searching for meaning in life. Some look for it in their work, others find it in fashion, and others in traveling to different places. But in the end, work is old and fashion is changing; Inconstant, the tour is over before you close your eyes. None of these bring lasting satisfaction or happiness. In the modern world, there are millions to choose from regarding materialism and spirituality—but there is a lot of confusion about what they have to do with our lives.

In Buddhism, surrender means turning one's life in a meaningful direction. Abdhai is to improve ourselves and overcome our shortcomings to realize our potential and help ourselves and others in the best possible way. Buddhist surrender is more than a temporary refuge from hunger and stress. No change in appearance: This does not require a change of clothes or hairstyle. Surrender in Buddhism means changing our mindset. It means a deeper understanding of the purpose of life, and a realization of what will bring us happiness now and in the future. In short Buddhist surrender protects us from suffering.

Buddhists generally use the term “surrender” or “surrender” because surrender is a living process. This is the basic first step in how we bind ourselves to the Buddhist path. But why do we do this? If we understand human nature – we all seek happiness and satisfaction, no one likes suffering – we look for something that will help us. So in Buddhism, we transform surrender into three accessories.

The three accessories are Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha.

We surrender to the Buddha because he is the master of wisdom, who guides not only the path to freedom from meaninglessness, but also the path to freedom from suffering altogether. The mind is pure, if it is filled with compassion and wisdom, whatever disturbing negative feelings it has can be eradicated permanently to the point where they never return. Dharma is how to achieve this in Buddhist teachings, so if we surrender, we must be prepared to follow the methods of approaching life's problems as outlined in various Buddhist systems. Sangha are monks, nuns and sects of Buddhism. Among these, those who truly practice the Buddhist teachings serve as role models and are motivated to continue walking the Buddhist path.