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hollyhoppet wrote (edited )

So just in case you were curious, a dharma vessel is basically a person that can learn, internalize, and experience the dharma. Dharma is actually a pretty complicated and multipurpose term that can mean the following things:

  • The teachings of the Buddha
  • The essence of the universe that connects everything and basically is everything.
  • The experience of, for lack of a better way of putting it, examining and reflecting on that essence, usually through meditation.
  • The laws of the cosmology, including the cycle of death and rebirth
  • Probably some other stuff depending on your sect of Buddishm but mine (Zen) likes to keep it pretty simple and focused by comparison.

It's also worth noting that the term "dharma" is used outside of Buddhism too. I believe Hinduism uses it with similar meaning. Probably other religions that came out of the Indian subcontinent as well.

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voxpoplar OP wrote (edited )

Thank you I've noted this down I'll bring it up on the next episode when we're done with our break.

Edit: When I bring this up do you mind if I mention "my friend Holly" said this or similar?

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hollyhoppet wrote

oh yeah i think it's also worth mentioning since i implied otherwise in my earlier explanation: all humans are dharma vessels :P

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