Three Universal Truths Flashcards
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Define anatta
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There is no permanent soul/self
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Define Anicca
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Impermanence
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Define Dukkha
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All life is suffering
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Give an example of annica
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The people we meet, the things we do, everything we see will change because of different things (e.g. Decomposing, ageing, construction)
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What 5 skandhas make up a person according to anatta
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Body Feeling Sensations Mental formations Consciousness
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Define dukkha
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Suffering
Due to life changing
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Why does anicca cause suffering
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Humans have a false sense of permanence and get attached to things which then change which causes suffering