anatman
Meanings
noun
- 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.
- That which is other than the atman (self), such as the body.
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From an- + atman.
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