Dhamma (Dharma)
What Dhamma (Dharma) means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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The universal truth; the teachings of the Buddha; the path to enlightenment.
The universal truth or law; the teachings of the Buddha.
The universal law; the teachings of the Buddha.
Topics that use Dhamma (Dharma)
- Catholic Christianity - 3.1.3.1 Beliefs and teachings (AQA GCSE)
- Component 1: The study of religions: beliefs, teachings (AQA GCSE)
- Islam - 3.1.5.2 Practices (AQA GCSE)
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