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anata

/ ˈænətə /

noun

  1. Sanskrit word: anatman(in Theravada Buddhism) the belief that since all things are constantly changing, there can be no such thing as a permanent, unchanging self: one of the three basic characteristics of existence Compare anicca dukkha

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of anata1

Pali, literally: no self
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Example Sentences

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A major taxi association, Anata, has distanced itself from Monday's violence but vowed to continue the three-day strike, saying "the voice of the taxi drivers reflects the outcry of the Angolan people".

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In a statement, the consul general of Israel to the southeast US, Anata Sultan-Dadon, said that the diplomatic mission is "saddened to learn of the self-immolation at the entrance to the office building".

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His nonprofit “Anata no Ibasho,” or “A Place for You,” is run entirely by volunteers.

Counseling through online chats can be a challenge, because all you have are words, said Sumie Uehara, a counselor who volunteers at Anata no Ibasho.

Ozora has begun compiling data from Anata no Ibasho for a research project.

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