A Dharma Centre (Sanskrit) or Dhamma Centre (Pali) is a non-monastic Buddhist centre in a community.

According to the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition, the function of these centres is to preserve and spread the teachings of Buddhism.[1] Many of the larger centres have lay residents.[2] According to the New Kadampa Tradition, dharma centres provide the focus of a local Buddhist community and provide facilities for study, practice and living by moral precepts.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Khensur Lobsang Thubten Rinpoche. "A Perfect Human Rebirth". Mahayana Buddhist Association. Retrieved 18 November 2007.
  2. ↑ Lama Jigme Rinpoche (1 March 2003). "Living in a Dharma Center". Archived from the original on 10 October 2007. Retrieved 18 November 2007.
  3. ↑ "Kadampa Dharma Centers". The official site of the New Kadampa Tradition. Retrieved 18 November 2007.


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