anata

/ ˈænətə /

noun

(in Theravada Buddhism) the belief that since all things are constantly changing, there can be no such thing as a permanent, unchanging self: one of the three basic characteristics of existence Sanskrit wordanatman Compare anicca dukkha

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Origin of anata¹

Pali, literally: no self

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Chrysantheme gazes at me with a new kind of interest "Anata itchiban!"

Ana was supposed to have a wife, Anata, of whom a few words will be said below.

A glutinous, golden buttercup is known as anata, which is nearly as abundant as its namesake in America.

A glutinous, golden buttercup is known as anata, nearly as abundant as its namesake in America.

Chrysanthème gazes at me with a new kind of interest: "Anata itchi-ban!"

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