Religious Studies A-Level
Dhamma
What Dhamma means in Religious Studies A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Dhamma
The universal truth or laws taught by the Buddha; the content of the Sutta Pitaka.
Topics that use Dhamma
- Buddhism – Sources of wisdom and authority: The life and work of the Buddha and the Tipitaka (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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