Overview Dependent origination is a central etiological principle of Buddhist philosophy that describes the emergence of suffering (dukkha) from its roots in the ignorance of the Four Noble Truths. It is often presented in systematized form as the Twelve Links of Dependent Arising. The doctrine of dependent origination, and the “standard” twelvefold causal chain accompanying …
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Dharma
Dharma is a Sanskrit term that derives from the root Dhr, meaning to uphold and maintain. The term originates from ancient Indian religions and is a crucial concept in religions such as Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, and others. Dharma originally denotes natural law or “that which is established” (Willemen 2003, 217). When understood in the context …
