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anata

/ ˈænətə /

noun

  1. (in Theravada Buddhism) the belief that since all things are constantly changing, there can be no such thing as a permanent, unchanging self: one of the three basic characteristics of existence Sanskrit wordanatman Compare anicca dukkha
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of anata1

Pali, literally: no self
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Example Sentences

Chrysantheme gazes at me with a new kind of interest "Anata itchiban!"

Ana was supposed to have a wife, Anata, of whom a few words will be said below.

A glutinous, golden buttercup is known as anata, which is nearly as abundant as its namesake in America.

A glutinous, golden buttercup is known as anata, nearly as abundant as its namesake in America.

Chrysanthème gazes at me with a new kind of interest: "Anata itchi-ban!"

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