three marks of existence

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The three characteristics of all phenomena: anicca (“impermanence”), dukkha (“suffering”) and anatta (“non-self”).

Word forms

three marks of existence the three marks of existence

Etymology

Calque of Pali tilakkhaṇa, Sanskrit त्रिलक्षण (trilakṣaṇa).

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