anatman

English

/ˈɑn ˈɑːtman/

noun
Definitions
  • (Buddhism) The doctrine that there is no transcendental ego or soul; that the perceived true self is an illusion. Corresponds to the Hinayana or Theravada Buddhist doctrine of anattā.

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Prefix from English atman.

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English

atman

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