Dhamma: The Three Marks of Existence (Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies B): Flashcards

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Dhamma: The Three Marks of Existence
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What are the Three Marks of Existence?

Dukkha, Anicca, Anatta

Dukkha meaning

Suffering or dissatisfaction

Anicca meaning

Impermanence

Anatta meaning

No permanent self

Suffering of change (dukkha type)

Constant change causes discomfort & suffering

Suffering of attachment (dukkha type)

Attachment to things causes suffering when they change or are lost

General dissatisfaction (dukkha type)

Dissatisfaction when life doesn't meet expectations

How anicca causes dukkha

Suffering arises when we're attached & expect things to stay unchanged

Kisa Gotami's task from Buddha

Collect mustard seed from household with no death

What Kisa Gotami learned

Every family had loss; suffering is universal

What is the 'self' according to anatta

Collection of changing physical & mental components

Nagasena's chariot analogy shows

Self is just a name for collection of parts

Three aspects of anicca

Living things, non-living things, our mind

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