Three Jewels (Triratna)

The Three Jewels, also known as the Triple Gem or the Three Treasures. Three Jewels are the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha. They are considered the most precious and sacred objects in Buddhism, and they represent the three essential elements of the Buddhist path.

The Buddha is the awakened one, the one who has seen the truth of reality and is free from suffering. He is the founder of Buddhism and the source of the Dharma. The Dharma is the Buddha's teachings, the path to enlightenment. It is the truth of reality that the Buddha discovered, and it is the guide to liberation from suffering. The Sangha is the community of monks and nuns who follow the Buddha's teachings. They are the keepers of the Dharma and the living embodiment of the Buddha's teachings.

The Three Jewels are considered to be the refuge for all Buddhists. They are the three objects that Buddhists take refuge in when they seek liberation from suffering. They are also the three objects that Buddhists strive to embody in their own lives. They are central to Buddhist practice. Buddhists recite the Three Jewels as a form of devotion, and they strive to embody the qualities of the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha in their own lives.

The Three Jewels are often symbolized in Buddhist art and architecture. The Buddha is often symbolized by a statue or image, the Dharma is often symbolized by a wheel, and the Sangha is often symbolized by a group of people wearing saffron robes.