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dharma

noun
/d̪hərm(ɑ)//ˈdɑː.mə/UK/ˈdɑɹ.mə/US

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.

  1. learned borrowing from धर्म

Definitions

  1. The natural order of the universe

    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 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. ›+ 3 more definitions

    1. The teachings of the Buddha as a practice to be promulgated and taught.

    2. Rule of conduct.

      • Jain ethical code prescribes two dharmas or rules of conduct.

    3. Alternative form of dharma.

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Derived

Buddha-dharma, dharma talk, dharmic

Vish — recursive loop

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