dhamma

This term is a Pali derivative of the Sanskrit word dharma. In a Buddhist context, it carries a dual meaning: it refers to the absolute, unchanging laws of the universe and the specific doctrinal teachings provided by the Buddha to help practitioners realize those laws.

Because it represents an abstract cosmic principle and a body of spiritual teaching, the word is treated as an uncountable noun. It does not take a plural form in English usage, as it describes a singular, all-encompassing truth rather than a collection of individual items.