Dhamma refers to any teachings that promote peace and happiness in our lives, enabling us to live in harmony with nature and with all those around us. Following such teachings protects us from harm and dangers, and ultimately frees us from old age, sickness, death and all other forms of suffering. As such, Dhamma is the best thing we can have in our lives.
The teachings of the Buddha, known as the Buddha Dhamma, reflect what the Buddha realised through his own experience: how to be completely liberated from all the sufferings of life. In other words, how to find true and lasting happiness – what we commonly call enlightenment, or Nibbana.
Listen to Venerable Mahinda’s teachings on Dhamma: the Best Thing in Life:
- Dhamma the Best Thing in Life – Part 1 (22:08 min)
- Dhamma the Best Thing in Life – Part 2 (19:31 min)