Definition of "dharma"

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

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

(Buddhism) The teachings of the Buddha as one's personal path to enlightenment.  examples

(Buddhism) The teachings of the Buddha as a practice to be promulgated and taught.  examples

(Jainism) Rule of conduct.  examples