The Three Marks Of Existance Flashcards

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What are the three marks of existence?

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Anicca - impermanence
Dukkha - suffering
Anatta - non-self

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Describe Anicca.

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This means impermanence. It means that nothing stays the same. For example, the sea.

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Describe dukkha.

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This means suffering. It means that there will always be illness, disease or a form of suffering.

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Describe anatta.

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This means non-self. It means that a person doesn’t have a continuous soul. They are constantly changing.

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