anatta
advancedC2/əˈnætə/ · a-nat-ta
In Buddhist philosophy, the doctrine that there is no permanent, unchanging self or soul.
Meanings
In Buddhist philosophy, the doctrine that there is no permanent, unchanging self or soul.
بدھ مت کی فلسفے میں یہ عقیدہ کہ کوئی مستقل، بے تبدیلی خودی یا روح نہیں ہے۔
اَنَتّا
anatta
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- concept of anatta
- understanding anatta
- philosophy of anatta
Example Sentences
The Buddhist concept of anatta challenges the idea of a permanent self.
بدھ مت کا تصور اَنَتّا مستقل خودی کے تصور کو چیلنج کرتا ہے۔
Buddh mat ka tasavvur anatta mustaqil khudi ke tasavvur ko challenge karta hai.
Understanding anatta can lead to greater peace of mind.
اَنَتّا کی سمجھ ایک بڑی ذہنی سکون کی طرف لے جا سکتی ہے۔
Anatta ki samaj ek bari zahnī sukoon ki taraf le ja sakti hai.
Anatta emphasizes the impermanence of all things.
اَنَتّا ہر چیز کی غیر مستقل مزاجی پر زور دیتا ہے۔
Anatta har cheez ki ghair mustaqil mazaaji par zor deta hai.
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See Also
💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'anatta' as 'a-not-ta' for a reminder that there is no permanent self.
Picture a river flowing, representing the constant change and lack of a static self.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Sanskrit "अनत्त (anatta)" — not self
First known use: 5th Century BC
The concept of anatta is rooted in Buddhist philosophy, denoting the non-existence of a permanent self or soul.