dharmma 

huhuhuhuhu a short woman who needs more rest.

"why's she so angry?"
"she's a dharmma, she just needs sleep"

dharmma by luuuzi June 22, 2021

Dharmma 

Have you ever met a person whose soul is just so beautiful? Well, that's Dharmma, being friends with a Dharmma made life better and lighter. Dharmma is the type of person who is full of passion, genuineness, and such rich intellect <3 When you spend time with a Dharmma, you'll go home fulfilled and inspired with how she lives her life, how she brings herself, and how she speaks and shares knowledge. She may be a bit shy but this cutie warms up in the right environment! Having a Dharmma in your life means life just got better! Sometimes you'd find yourself looking after a Dharmma, she sometimes needs a friend to push her hehe :3 So be there for your Dharmma too. Aside from her amazing soul, Dharmma exudes beauty~ such a rare beauty like her name. So, when you find yourself acquainted or even friends with a Dharmma, grab the chance to know her more, you might find a friendship so lasting.

"Look! There's Dharmma!"

"Ah! I'm so excited to hang out with her! It's such a Dharmma-zing experience~"

Dharmma by UmiNoHoshi May 23, 2025

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

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

Dharma Initiative 

The DHARMA Initiative ( Department of Heuristics And Research on Material Applications Initiative) is a fictional research project featured in the American television series, Lost.
Most of what is currently known about the DHARMA Initiative comes from an orientation film, found inside an underground bunker on the island, that outlines the purpose and instructions for Station 3: The Swan. The film has a copyright date of 1980 and is designated as the third of six such films.
It states that the Initiative was founded in 1970 by University of Michigan doctoral candidates Karen and Gerald DeGroot and financed by the Hanso Foundation, apparently composed of a group of "scientists and free thinkers" from around the world who were brought together at a "large-scale communal research compound" on the island to conduct research in various disciplines, including meteorology, psychology, parapsychology, zoology, electromagnetism, and a sixth discipline that the film begins to identify as "utopian social . . . ." before being cut off.
The DHARMA Initiative has placed several research stations around the island, which take the form of hidden, underground facilities or bunkers. The first to be discovered by the survivors is "Station 3" or "The Swan" which they refer to informally as "the hatch" and have since occupied. Three additional stations have since been visited: "The Pearl," "The Arrow," and "The Staff."

"The DHARMA Initiative was created in 1970, and is the brainchild of Gerald and Karen DeGroot."

Dharma Initiative by Chris815 July 8, 2006

Dharma-Burger 

Any example (dubious or not) of Buddhist thought being infused into advertising or marketing language (and therefore pop/mass-culture). This can occur for sincere reasons, or for reasons based purely on co-optation. Phrase first uttered by Wisdom Publications editor Josh Bartok; defined and employed by Rod Meade Sperry, editor of a Buddhist pop- and subculture website.

Examples of a Dharma-Burger include: "Zen and the Art of Quilting" (book);
Ronald McDonald statues found in Thailand that portray Ronald with his hands held in the Buddhist gesture of gratitude; Buddhist deities found on album covers; the use of "karma" in all manner of advertising copy.

Dharma-Burger by Rod Meade Sperry March 10, 2009

Dharma 

She/He is one of the most loyal and trustworthy people you will meet, they are likely to be creative and can seem awkward but once you get to know them you will love to be around them.

Dharma- and how do you spell that (lmao)

Dharma by Deekie_Bear_Butt July 16, 2018