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anatta

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/əˈnætə/ · a-nat-ta

In Buddhist philosophy, the doctrine that there is no permanent, unchanging self or soul.

Meanings

nounliterary

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

no-selfnon-selfegolessnessغیر خودیغیر ذاتخود سے منفک

Antonyms

selfegosoulخودیروحذات

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.

Easily Confused With

anatman:Anatman is a term used in other Indian philosophies to denote 'not-self', which is closely related but varies in context from the Buddhist anatta.

💡 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.