dharma
- Noun. (Hinduism, Buddhism) the principle that orders the universe; one's conduct in conformity with such a principle.
- Noun. (Hinduism) one's obligation in respect to one's position in society.
- Noun. (Buddhism) the teachings of the Buddha as one's personal path to enlightenment.
- Noun. (Buddhism) the teachings of the Buddha as a practice to be promulgated and taught.
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