Dharma

August 31, 2008

Being a addict, I look for dharma everywhere. The dharma I talk about is dharma with a little “d”. This dharma is about right living, about ethics, and about learning the best way for me to live in this world. I glean this from everywhere, anywhere. My principle reason for being in the world so far as I can tell is gathering, sharing and testing dharma for a more joyous harmonious experience.

There are more orthodox definitions of Dharma. Dharma is a Buddhist term, and while I don’t know enough about Buddhism to call myself a Buddhism, I’ve borrowed the term while I suss out the meaning.

Answers.com defines Dharma:

Hinduism & Buddhism:
1. The principle or law that orders the universe.
2. Individual conduct in conformity with this principle.
3. The essential function or nature of a thing.
Hinduism: Individual obligation with respect to caste, social custom, civil law, and sacred law.
Buddhism:
1. The body of teachings expounded by the Buddha.
2. Knowledge of or duty to undertake conduct set forth by the Buddha as a way to enlightenment.
3. One of the basic, minute elements from which all things are made.

I’ll discuss these more orthodox definitions in the Orthodox Definitions page.