dharma
see also: Dharma
Pronunciation
  • (British) IPA: /ˈdɑːmə/
  • (America) IPA: /ˈdɑɹ.mə/
  • (InE) IPA: /ˈd̪ʱəɾ.mə/, /d̪ʱəɾm/
Noun

dharma

  1. (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism) The natural order of the universe; natural law, cosmic order.
    Antonyms: adharma
  2. (Hinduism) One's obligation in respect to one's position in society, one's duty.
  3. (Buddhism) The teachings of the Buddha as one's personal path to enlightenment.
  4. (Buddhism) The teachings of the Buddha as a practice to be promulgated and taught.
Translations
  • French: dharma
  • German: Dharma
  • Portuguese: darma
  • Russian: дха́рма
  • Spanish: dharma
Translations
  • Portuguese: darma
  • Russian: дха́рма

Dharma
Noun
  1. Alternative form of dharma



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