Definition of "dharma" in inglés

noun

1. (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism) The natural order of the universe; natural law, cosmic order.

2. (Hinduism) One's obligation in respect to one's position in society, or the universe; one's duty, societally or cosmically.

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.

5. (Jainism) Rule of conduct.