anatman

English

Etymology

an- +‎ atman

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɑn ˈɑːtman/

Noun

anatman (uncountable)

1. (Buddhism) The doctrine that there is no transcendental ego or soul; that the perceived true self is an illusion. Corresponds to the Hinayana or Theravada Buddhist doctrine of anattā.
2. (Hinduism) That which is other than the atman (self), such as the body.

Related terms

• ātman
• Sutratman

Translations

Buddhist doctrine that there is no transcendental ego or soul

• Portuguese: anatman m
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Portuguese

Noun

anatman m (uncountable)

1. (Buddhism) anatman (doctrine that there is no transcendental ego or soul)