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GCSE Religious Studies · key term
Safety or shelter from difficulty or danger; in Buddhism, a source of guidance and support in overcoming suffering.
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Paper 1
Revise: Concept of DhammaDhamma is one of the Three Refuges, also called the Three Jewels. These are the Buddha, the Dhamma and the Sangha, or Buddhist community. A refuge is a source of shelter and support.
When explaining its importance, connect the teaching to its influence: Dhamma guides Buddhist practice and offers a refuge from suffering.
Distinguish the Three Refuges—Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha—from the Eightfold Path, which is part of the Dhamma.
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