Chapters Twenty-One and Twenty-Two Summary and Analysis

The Buddha, Dharma and Sangha (community) are the three jewels of refuge in Buddhism. Buddhism does not ask for blind faith, but provides real faith in the refuges we are able to take as we live and practice. Relying on the Buddha within we are, ourselves, the Buddha. Like the relationship of a plant and the earth, when we take refuge in Buddha, Buddha takes refuge in us.

Returning to self by mindfully walking, breathing, sitting and eating, is a safe place based on real experience. While Dharma is compassion, understanding and love, to realize it we need a Sangha, or community and elements which support our practice. Holiness is within us when we live in harmony, or when a community sits, breathes, walks and eats together in harmony. Dharma and Sangha are doors to...