The 3 Jewels

Question 1

What are the 3 Jewels?

Answer 1

The three jewels are 3 common features of all branches of Buddhism. the three jewels are the Buddha, The Dharma and the Sangha. They each have their own colour and significance.

Question 2

explain what the yellow Buddha jewel at the top represents

Answer 2

The jewel represents the Buddha and the colour of his robes. It reminds Buddhists that Buddha was a man who worked hard to achieve enlightenment and that his action should be copied and respected and his teachings should be followed in order to reach enlightenment.

Question 3

Explain what the blue Dharma jewel on the left represents

Answer 3

The jewel is blue to represent the vast ocean like freedom of the Dharma. The Dharma is the practise of Buddhism.

Question 4

Explain the red Sangha jewel

Answer 4

The Sangh jewel on the right represents the community of Buddhists all around the world. The Sangha can also refer to the Monastic community.