The Three Jewels (Triratna) of Buddhism

The fundamental pillars of Buddhist faith and practice, essential for the path to Nirvana.

Study Notes

1. Core Study Notes

Core Components

  • Buddha: The Enlightened One
  • Dhamma: Cosmic Law/Doctrine
  • Sangha: Monastic Community

Significance

  • Basis of 'Saranagamana' (Refuge)
  • Universal ethical framework

Structure of Triratna

  • Buddha: Not just a god, but an idealized human who attained Enlightenment (Bodhi).
  • Dhamma: The Four Noble Truths and Eightfold Path as the essence of the teaching.
  • Sangha: The collective of monks and nuns who preserve the tradition.
JewelMeaning
BuddhaThe Guide
DhammaThe Path
SanghaThe Order
BuddhaDhammaSangha

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