Desire is unquenchable or it ends in tears” (14:8). This falls into the ideology discussed previously about Buddha’s princedom. His worldly possessions could do nothing for his happiness and would not spare him of experiencing suffering. He realized that always wanting more and existing through status was not a beneficial approach to life, and instead chose to embrace his surroundings. Dharma is a key concept in Buddhism and can be used as a term to represent “protection” and by practising Buddha’s teachings one can protect themselves from the suffering created by status, possessions, and desire. This interrelation of Buddhist thought continues throughout sangha. Sangha is the metaphorical and physical sense of community formed through Siddhartha Gautama’s teachings. Consisting of monks, nuns, novices, and laity, sangha is a community in which dharma is practiced to maintain awareness of the universe. In our Revealing World Religions course work, sangha is obtainable through recognition of Buddha’s teachings and and overruling theme of love, happiness, hope, and
Desire is unquenchable or it ends in tears” (14:8). This falls into the ideology discussed previously about Buddha’s princedom. His worldly possessions could do nothing for his happiness and would not spare him of experiencing suffering. He realized that always wanting more and existing through status was not a beneficial approach to life, and instead chose to embrace his surroundings. Dharma is a key concept in Buddhism and can be used as a term to represent “protection” and by practising Buddha’s teachings one can protect themselves from the suffering created by status, possessions, and desire. This interrelation of Buddhist thought continues throughout sangha. Sangha is the metaphorical and physical sense of community formed through Siddhartha Gautama’s teachings. Consisting of monks, nuns, novices, and laity, sangha is a community in which dharma is practiced to maintain awareness of the universe. In our Revealing World Religions course work, sangha is obtainable through recognition of Buddha’s teachings and and overruling theme of love, happiness, hope, and