This paper examines the different concepts of Dharma in Hinduism and Theravada Buddhism by focusing on the differences and
similarities of the way of life between the followers of the two religions. It looks at how Dharma represents the beliefs about how things are or the right way of living. It shows how although the
teachings of Dharma are eminent in both Hinduism and Theravada Buddhism, both however display
similarities and distinctiveness. The Theravada Buddhists strictly confine themselves to the dharma or teachings of the ancient Buddha contained in the volume called the Tripitaka.