August 31, 2008
Qualities of Buddha Dharma
The Teaching of the Buddha also has six supreme qualities:
1. The Dharma is not a speculative philosophy, but is the Universal Law found through enlightenment and is preached precisely. Therefore it is Excellent in the beginning (Moral principles), Excellent in the middle (Concentration) and Excellent in the end (Wisdom),
2. The Dharma can be tested by practice and therefore he who follows it will see the result by himself through his own experience.
3. The Dharma is able to bestow timeless and immediate results here and now, for which there is no need to wait until the future or next existence.
4. The Dharma welcomes all beings to put it to the test and come and see for themselves.
5. The Dharma is capable of being entered upon and therefore it is worthy to be followed as a part of one’s life.
6. The Dharma can be perfectly realized only by the noble disciples (Ariyas) who have matured and enlightened enough in supreme wisdom.
Knowing these attributes, Buddhists believe that they will attain the greatest peace and happiness through the practice of the Dharma. Each person is therefore fully responsible for himself to put it in the real practice.
