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noun
- 1. (in Indian religion) the eternal and inherent nature of reality, regarded in Hinduism as a cosmic law underlying right behaviour and social order.
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In Hinduism, dharma denotes behaviours that are considered to be in accord with Ṛta—the "order and custom" that makes life and universe possible. [note 1] This includes duties, rights, laws, conduct, virtues and "right way of living". Dharma is believed to have a transtemporal validity, and is one of the Puruṣārtha.
There is dharma or way of right action relative to all aspects of human life and culture: a dharma of art, a dharma of business, a dharma of communication, a dharma of relationship, a dharma of science, a dharma of religion, and so on – each of which requires its own examination.
Sep 12, 2024 · In Buddhism, dharma is the doctrine, the universal truth common to all individuals at all times, proclaimed by the Buddha. Dharma, the Buddha, and the sangha (community of believers) make up the Triratna, “Three Jewels,” to which Buddhists go for refuge.
For Buddhists, the word “Dharma” is used to refer to the Buddha’s teachings, which help to bring us from our current state of confusion and unhappiness to a state of awareness and joy. Just as the English word “religion” comes from the Latin term “to bind together,” Dharma derives from the Sanskrit “dhr,” which means to firmly hold or support.
Dharma (Sanskrit), or dhamma (Pali) is a fundamental concept in ancient Indian spiritual traditions. The term buddhadharma is sometimes used to mean Buddhism in general or, more specifically, the Buddha’s teachings.
Buddhism (/ ˈ b ʊ d ɪ z əm / BUUD-ih-zəm, US also / ˈ b uː d-/ BOOD-), [1] [2] [3] also known as Buddha Dharma, is an Indian religion [a] and philosophical tradition based on teachings attributed to the Buddha, a wandering teacher who lived in the 6th or 5th century BCE. [7]
Jun 25, 2019 · Dharma is the path of righteousness and living one's life according to the codes of conduct as described by the Hindu scriptures. Hinduism describes dharma as the natural universal laws whose observance enables humans to be contented and happy and to save himself from degradation and suffering.
Dharma, often translated as ‘duty,’ ‘virtue,’ or ‘morality,’ is a key concept that has shaped the ethos of Indian civilization. It is not just a set of rules or commandments but a dynamic force that sustains society, the environment, and the cosmos itself.
Dharma derives from the root √dhṛ ̊ (to hold, to maintain) and is related to the Latin forma. From its root meaning as “that which is established” comes such translations as law, duty, justice, religion, nature, and essential quality. Its oldest form, dharman, is found in the pre-Buddhist Ṛgveda, which dates to at least three thousand years ago.
Dharma in Buddhism is both the path and the goal. It’s the method of practice recommended by the Buddha, the realization of enlightenment, and the very nature of reality. In Buddhism, the Sanskrit word dharma (in Pali, dhamma) has several meanings. It most commonly refers to the teachings of the Buddha, especially when rendered “buddhadharma.”
