Dharaa 

Dharaa knows whats up. She knows what she wants. She chases after things that she might never get, but that's what's admirable about her! She's often blinded by love and forgets to look before she leaps. She has a hard past and sometimes has trouble with love. But she keeps going. Someone out there loves Dharaa but sometimes she fails to see. Nonetheless, Dharaa is a special girl, so never let her go. If you do, you might not find her ever again </3

- Who's that hottie?
- That's Dharaa.

Dharaa by STARY_GIRL_500 September 4, 2021

Dharma Initiative 

The DHARMA Initiative (Department of Heuristics and Research on Material Applications) is the fictional research organisation featured in the American show "LOST".
Founded in the early 1970's as an attempt to "save the world as we know it", the Initiative was founded by Gerald and Karen DeGroot, two doctoral graduates from the University of Michigan, and funded by Alvar Hanso. Their goal was to solve the fundamental principals of the "Valenzetti Equation", an equation that could apparently predict the end of the world, through various apocalyptic events (nuclear warfare, overpopulation, etc). The core values of this equation are 4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 42, and the DI (Dharma Initiative) scientists were working on changing these values so that, apparently, "the one true way" could be found.
The Dharma Initiative worked on a mysterious island located somewhere in the Pacific, though it is now known to be able to move through time/space. The DI found the island by means of their "Lamp-Post" station located in Los Angeles.
Notable heads of the Initiative include Horace Goodspeed, a hippy-like character, and Pierre Chang who features in the several orientation films. Dr Chang assumes several aliases, such as Mark Wickmund and Marvin Candle, when filming these instructional videos, but it is unclear why.
Using several bunkers and research compounds, the DI performed many experiments in electromagnetism, zoology, medicine, etc (even Time itself, deep beneath the island in the Orchid Station). It is unknown at the moment if any of the mysterious phenomena seen on the island (whispers, smoke monster, hallucinations, etc) are a product of the DI's experiments, or have always been a part of the island, though it is known that the polar bears were being experimented on in the Hydra Station.
The Initiative maintained contact with the real world via the Flame Station, and could leave at will by submarine.
The DI had an uneasy truce with the indigenous people of the island, "The Hostiles" as they were known, though occasional skirmishes broke out. However, the DI were eventually wiped out by the "Hostiles" following the "purge", and they subsequently took over operation of most of the stations and living quarters.
The Dharma Initiative are still pretty much a mystery, but Season 5 of Lost has filled in much of their back story.

Marvin Candle: On behalf of all of us here at the Dharma Initiative, namaste, and good luck.

Goodspeed: Sorry, but you're not Dharma material.

Dharma Initiative by AlectoUK March 10, 2009

Dhara 

The most beautiful and thoughtful person on Earth. She thinks about others before she even thinks about herself. She is intelligent in so many ways and everything about her just has a guy go crazy.

She’s in my math class and trust me she is such a Dhara!

Dhara by DaringDanielle October 13, 2018

dharmasplaining 

The misuse of buddhist teachings to excuse, explain away, or deflect action against misbehavior or abuse perpetrated by a buddhist leader, teacher or organisation. Throws a shroud of confusion over the issue and makes people doubt their own perception. It's a form of gaslighting.

It has been used systematically to prevent reform and explain away abuse in various Buddhist communities. The lack of a commonly known word to call out such tactics is making fighting such tactics hard.

Examples of dharmasplaining:

"The obstacle here is fears and assumption about experience. Wanting to choose your experience. This is really just a form of aggression."

"These are just views and all views are wrong. You need to study the dharma more and realize that this is only your perception"

"These are just projections of your own neuroses onto the teacher. He is really doing this for your sake. You will understand in time."

Usually though a lot more words are used and the fact that it is dharmasplaining in action is less clear.

"He is just dharmasplaining. Trust your own judgment not his attempts to confuse you. If someone does something abhorrent it is abhorrent no matter who they are."

"Dharmasplaining became the way to deflect from institutional and leadership problems."

dharmasplaining by SmokieL February 11, 2019

Daraa 

Means everything good that the mind is unable to comprehend about life. Can be used for being happy or just to say hey to someone.

Hector: Hey Pike what's up?

Pike: Daraa!

Daraa by Necrofeliak September 8, 2010

Dhara 

A very beautiful and intelligent young lady with a bright future ahead of her. Name associated with waterfalls

She is such a Dhara!

Dhara by Omshantiom February 22, 2018

Dhariana 

A short outgoing girl (usually Dominican), with a cute smile, beautiful body, and a whole-lot of personality. Has an explosive attitude but is very caring and over protective with those who hold close to her heart. She's outspoken and as real as they come. Although she has a hard shell, she is a hopeless romantic thats in love with Love.

"one day i hope to marry a Dhariana"

"she's beyond a ten, she's Dhariana"

"that chick is definitely Dhariana material"

Dhariana by MizzBomb.com September 1, 2011