🇪🇸Spanish Source WordCode: ES

Dharma

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Dharma

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Dhamma/ˈdʌm.ə/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇪🇸 Example Sentence in Spanish:

"El Dharma es importante en la filosofía budista."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    In Buddhism, the teachings of the Buddha, which outline the path to enlightenment.

    "Practicing Dhamma is essential for achieving Nirvana."
  2. 2

    The natural law or truth that governs the universe.

    "Understanding the Dhamma helps one to live in harmony with the world."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'Dhamma' originates from the Pali language, which is a Middle Indo-Aryan language used in the Theravada Buddhist scriptures. It is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Dharma', which means 'law' or 'truth'. Over centuries, the term has evolved in various contexts, particularly within Buddhist philosophy, to denote the teachings of the Buddha and the natural law governing the universe.

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