What does "anatman" mean?

The doctrine that there is no transcendental ego or soul and the perceived true self is an illusion. It corresponds to the Hinayana or Theravada Buddhist doctrine of anatta.

What is a synonym for "anatman"?

Common synonyms include: egolessness.

How do you pronounce "anatman"?

Pronounced //ˈɑn ˈɑːtman//.

Anatman

//ˈɑn ˈɑːtman// noun

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Noun

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

Synonyms

All synonyms

egolessness

Etymology

From an- + atman.

Related phrases

transcendental ego

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