anata

/ ˈænətə /

noun

1. See dukkha, anicca
   (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

Word History and Origins

Origin of anata¹

Pali, literally: no self

Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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

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