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What was Dhamma?

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Dhamma is a Prakrit word, which is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘dharma’ meaning religious duty. Dhamma did not involve worship of Gods or the performance of sacrifices. Instead, Dhamma was a code of conduct and morals such as charity, kindness, benevolence and tolerance, to be followed.



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