Understanding Dhamma and Brahman in Buddhism
…he ‘verbal expression’ of which is regarded as the Buddha’s verbal teaching. Therefore, the present study concludes that dhamma, that is, the ‘body’ of the Tathāgata, refers to ‘transcendental realities’ i…
This text clarifies that the term 'brahma-' can refer to either the masculine 'Brahmā' or the neuter 'brahman,' ultimately leading to the view that dhamma signifies transcendental realities. It sugges