skandhas
(skaṃndha (s))
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The absence of a permanent self. |
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A Sanskrit term used to describe the absence of a permanent self; it usually refers to the five aggregates, namely: the body, feelings, perceptions, states of mind and awareness—all of which are in a state of constant flux. |
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The Laughing Buddha of Tofukuji: The Life of Zen Master Keido Fukushima , by Ishwar C. Harris |
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