anatman

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.
  2. That which is other than the atman (self), such as the body.

Pronunciation

/ˈɑn ˈɑːtman/

Word forms

anatman

Etymology

From an- + atman.

Related words

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