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dukkha [ˈdukə] n (Non-Christian Religions / Buddhism) (in Theravada Buddhism) the belief that all things are suffering, due to the desire to seek permanence or recognise the self when neither exist: one of the three basic characteristics of existence Sanskrit word duhkha Compare anatta, anicca [Pali, literally: suffering, illness] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In Buddhism, the Doctrine of Interdependent Origination teaches that we are caught in the wheel of Samsara (cycle of rebirth) through the interconnectedness of twelve links in the chain of dukkha (suffering or unsatisfactoriness). |
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