also: しょうほう
noun
true dharma; true teachings of Buddha
Buddhist term referring to the authentic teachings of the Buddha, as opposed to distorted or provisional teachings.
正法を守り伝えることが僧侶の務めです。
It is the duty of monks to protect and transmit the true dharma.
noun
age of the true law
In Buddhist cosmology, the first of the three ages after a Buddha's death, during which the true teachings are still practiced and enlightenment is possible. Often contrasted with 像法 (age of the semblance dharma) and 末法 (age of the degenerate dharma).
See also: 三時
正法の時代には、多くの人が悟りを開いたとされる。
It is said that many people attained enlightenment during the age of the true law.
From Middle Chinese 正法 (tsyengH pjop), meaning 'true law' or 'correct doctrine'. The term was adopted into Japanese Buddhist vocabulary with the same meaning.