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Dharma is a key concept in various Indian-origin religions. The term dharma does not have a single, clear translation and conveys a multifaceted idea. Etymologically, it comes from the Sanskrit dhr-, meaning to hold or to support, thus referring to the law that sustains things—from one's life to society, and to the universe at large. Most commonly, dharma refers to an individual's moral responsibilities or duties; the dharma of a farmer differs from the dharma of a soldier, thus making the concept a dynamic one. The antonym of dharma is adharma.

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“Beloved-of-the-Gods, King Piyadasi, does not consider glory and fame to be of great account unless they are achieved through having my subjects respect Dhamma and practice Dhamma, both now and in the future.”
— Ashoka, in Edicts of Ashoka (c. 257 BC)
“Dhamma is good, but what constitutes Dhamma? (It includes) little evil, much good, kindness, generosity, truthfulness and purity.”
— Ashoka, in Edicts of Ashoka (c. 257 BC)
“In the area of the world, you have things that you have. In the area of the Dhamma, you have something you don’t have.”
— Ajaan Dune, Gifts He Left Behind, The Dhamma Legacy of Phra Ajaan Dune Atulo (Phra Rājavuḍḍhācariya), as compiled by Phra Rājavaraguṇa, as translated from the Thai by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu
“Neither being nor not-being, all dharmas are born dependent on causes.”
— Ratnākara to Buddha, in Vimalakirti Sutra, Chapter I. Multilingual edition at the , 2006-2007.

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Not who you're looking for? Others named dharma: 1973 film · 1998 Tamil film directed by Kothanda Ramaiah · 2022 studio album by Sebastián Yatra · comics character

Overview

Dharma is a key concept in various Indian-origin religions. The term dharma does not have a single, clear translation and conveys a multifaceted idea. Etymologically, it comes from the Sanskrit dhr-, meaning to hold or to support, thus referring to the law that sustains things—from one's life to society, and to the universe at large. Most commonly, dharma refers to an individual's moral responsibilities or duties; the dharma of a farmer differs from the dharma of a soldier, thus making the concept a dynamic one. The antonym of dharma is adharma.

From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Notable quotes

“Beloved-of-the-Gods, King Piyadasi, does not consider glory and fame to be of great account unless they are achieved through having my subjects respect Dhamma and practice Dhamma, both now and in the future.”
— Ashoka, in Edicts of Ashoka (c. 257 BC)
“Dhamma is good, but what constitutes Dhamma? (It includes) little evil, much good, kindness, generosity, truthfulness and purity.”
— Ashoka, in Edicts of Ashoka (c. 257 BC)
“In the area of the world, you have things that you have. In the area of the Dhamma, you have something you don’t have.”
— Ajaan Dune, Gifts He Left Behind, The Dhamma Legacy of Phra Ajaan Dune Atulo (Phra Rājavuḍḍhācariya), as compiled by Phra Rājavaraguṇa, as translated from the Thai by Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu
“Neither being nor not-being, all dharmas are born dependent on causes.”
— Ratnākara to Buddha, in Vimalakirti Sutra, Chapter I. Multilingual edition at the , 2006-2007.

Quotes via Wikiquote (CC BY-SA), each with its original source.