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All that [[exists]] in the [[universe]] is [[subject]] to [[three characteristics]]: | All that [[exists]] in the [[universe]] is [[subject]] to [[three characteristics]]: | ||
| − | + | ::::[[anicca]]. Everything is limited to a certain duration and, consequently, liable to disappear. | |
| − | + | ::::[[dukkha]]. Everything is unsatisfactory. There is nothing that can be relied upon, there is nothing that can bring true [[happiness]]. | |
| − | + | ::::[[anatta]]. Everything is deprived of a [[self]]. There is no self-inherent [[entity]], nothing that can be controlled. | |
Even if we forget this when we are immersed into one [[moment]] of [[pleasure]], each of us is {{Wiki|aware}} that [[existence]] is filled with [[sufferings]], worries, dissatisfactions of all kinds, and that these never stop. | Even if we forget this when we are immersed into one [[moment]] of [[pleasure]], each of us is {{Wiki|aware}} that [[existence]] is filled with [[sufferings]], worries, dissatisfactions of all kinds, and that these never stop. | ||
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Latest revision as of 03:28, 16 November 2015
All that exists in the universe is subject to three characteristics:
- anicca. Everything is limited to a certain duration and, consequently, liable to disappear.
- dukkha. Everything is unsatisfactory. There is nothing that can be relied upon, there is nothing that can bring true happiness.
- anatta. Everything is deprived of a self. There is no self-inherent entity, nothing that can be controlled.
Even if we forget this when we are immersed into one moment of pleasure, each of us is aware that existence is filled with sufferings, worries, dissatisfactions of all kinds, and that these never stop.
This characteristic (dukkha) which is obvious, is described in all schools of thought, in all religious systems.
The notion of impermanence (anicca) is less obvious. Nevertheless, it is also often described in religious and philosophical systems.
As to the characteristic of absence of a self (anatta), this is a completely new concept about which only Buddha talks.
It is by far the subtlest and most essential point of all knowledge.
It is the foundation of any understanding of the dhamma.
