Anatman
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈɑn ˈɑːtman/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Anatman is a noun meaning (Hinduism) That which is other than the atman (self), such as the body.
Meaning
(Hinduism) That which is other than the atman (self), such as the body.
More Meanings
- (Buddhism) The doctrine that there is no transcendental ego or soul and the perceived true self is an illusion. It corresponds to the Hinayana or Theravada Buddhist doctrine of anatta.
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Related dictionary entries include anatta, nonabsolutism, sunyata, self-naughting, zeroism, jnana.
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