dharma

/d̪hərm(ɑ)/

dharma

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Definition

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

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.

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