dharma

nounattested in dialogue

United Kingdom//ˈdɑː.mə//
United States//ˈdɑɹ.mə//
//d̪hərm(ɑ)//

The natural order of the universe; natural law, cosmic order.

noun

1
The natural order of the universe; natural law, cosmic order.
2
One's obligation in respect to one's position in society, or the universe; one's duty, societally or cosmically.
3
The teachings of the Buddha as one's personal path to enlightenment.
4
The teachings of the Buddha as a practice to be promulgated and taught.
5
Rule of conduct.
Jain ethical code prescribes two dharmas or rules of conduct.

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Sanskrit धर्म (dhárma, “that which upholds or supports”). The definitions pertaining to Buddhism are influenced by dhamma, a loan word from Pali. Doublet of dhamma and firm.

Forms

plural: dharmas

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dharma · The natural order of the universe; natural law, cosmic order.

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