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Dharma is a key concept with multiple meanings in both Hinduism and Buddhism.

In Hinduism, Dharma is considered one of the Purusarthas, the four goals of human life. It refers to the religious and moral duties that individuals must follow to live a good and productive life. These duties vary according to one's age, caste, gender, occupation, and profession. It's a complex concept that includes duties, rights, laws, conduct, virtues and the 'right way of living'.

In Buddhism, Dharma is seen as the cosmic law and order, but is also applied to the teachings of the Buddha. In Buddhist philosophy, Dharma is also the term for "phenomena". In this context, it is considered that everything in the universe is Dharma. The Buddha's teachings are considered the path to enlightenment and nirvana.

So, while both religions use the term Dharma, they use it in slightly different ways. In Hinduism, it's more about the moral and ethical duties and responsibilities that one must follow, while in Buddhism, it's more about the teachings of Buddha and the universal truth that those teachings represent.