There are Three Refugees, namely, The Buddha, The Dhamma & The Noble Sangha.

The Dhamma is defined as follows:

‘The Dhamma is well expounded by the Blessed One, directly visible, immediate, inviting one to come and see, applicable, to be personally experienced by the wise.'

SN 16.3

Therefore, the Buddha taught as follows:

“Do you speak only of what you have known, seen and understood for yourselves?”

“Yes, venerable sir.”

MN 38

There are Three Refugees, namely, The Buddha, The Dhamma & The Noble Sangha.

The Dhamma is defined as follows:

‘The Dhamma is well expounded by the Blessed One, directly visible, immediate, inviting one to come and see, applicable, to be personally experienced by the wise.'

SN 16.3

It follows, the Buddha taught as follows:

“Do you speak only of what you have known, seen and understood for yourselves?”

“Yes, venerable sir.”

MN 38

Therefore, if you wish to learn Buddhism, it is ideal to view thus interpret the teachings as something your mind must experience.