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Summary Table: The Three Marks of Existence in Buddhism
| Mark | Description | Key Insight/Quote |
|---|---|---|
| Anicca (Impermanence) | Everything in life is in a constant state of flux. Nothing is permanent, and all phenomena arise and pass away. | "All conditioned things are impermanent. When one sees this with wisdom, one turns away from suffering." (Dhammapada) |
| Dukkha (Suffering) | Life involves suffering, whether in the form of physical pain, emotional distress, or dissatisfaction. This suffering is inherent in all existence. | "Birth is suffering, aging is suffering, sickness is suffering, death is suffering." (Four Noble Truths) |
| Anatta (Non-Self) | There is no permanent, unchanging self. The belief in a fixed identity or ego is an illusion, and our sense of "self" is fluid and dependent on conditions. | "The self is an illusion. There is no permanent, unchanging essence in any being." |
Key Takeaways:
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The Three Marks of Existence (Anicca, Dukkha, Anatta) are foundational teachings in Buddhism, pointing to the nature of reality.
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Understanding these marks helps overcome attachment and reduce suffering by seeing the world as transient and interdependent.
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