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no-self

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/nəʊ-sɛlf/ · no-self

The philosophical concept that the sense of self is an illusion and does not have a permanent existence.

Meanings

nounformal

The philosophical concept that the sense of self is an illusion and does not have a permanent existence.

وہ فلسفیانہ تصور کہ خود کی حس ایک فریب ہے اور اس کا مستقل وجود نہیں ہے۔

عدم ذات

adam zaat

Formal: عدم ذات

Synonyms

egolessnessno-self theoryanattaعدم خودیعدم ذات کا نظریہانٹھا

Antonyms

selfegoindividualityخودتکبرشخصیت

Common Collocations

  • concept of no-self
  • understanding no-self

Example Sentences

In Buddhism, the doctrine of no-self emphasizes that the self is not a permanent entity.

بدھ مت میں، عدم ذات کا نظریہ اس بات پر زور دیتا ہے کہ خود کوئی مستقل موجود نہیں ہے۔

Buddhism mein, adam zaat ka nazriya is baat par zor deta hai ke khud koi mustaqil maujood nahin hai.

The no-self concept can lead to greater compassion and understanding of others.

عدم ذات کا تصور دوسروں کے لئے زیادہ رحمت اور سمجھ بوجھ کی طرف لے جا سکتا ہے۔

Adam zaat ka tasavvur doosron ke liye zyada rehmat aur samajh boojh ki taraf le ja sakta hai.

One's investigation into the concept of no-self can be transformative.

عدم ذات کے تصور کی تحقیق ایک انقلابی تبدیلی لا سکتی ہے۔

Adam zaat ke tasavvur ki tehqiqat aik inqilabi tabdeeli la sakti hai.

Easily Confused With

self:No-self refers to the absence of a permanent identity, while self denotes a distinct existence.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'no-self' as 'no permanent identity' to remember its meaning.

Imagine an ever-changing reflection in water that illustrates the impermanence of self.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "no-self" — the concept of lacking a permanent self

First known use: 20th century

The term 'no-self' originates from Buddhist philosophy, which teaches the idea that there is no enduring, permanent self.