Are lay people in Buddhism allowed to teach Buddha Dharma?

by jcolman

Question by Three Gems on "Dharma":

My question is a simple one, is it said anywhere whether lay people are allowed to teach the Dharma? I see a lot of people outside of the Sangha teaching the Dharma with a lot of strange touches to it and living highly decadent lives while claiming they are teaching the word of Buddha. I am not sure what to make of it but I stick to advice from only those ordained in the Sangha. Please, if you don't have any idea, don't bother answering anything.

Best Answer:

Answer by the God
Buddha dharma is practice to live in present moment and any one can teach it.

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