Transcript The Four Noble Truths The Noble Eightfold Path The Three

The Three Characteristics
of Existence
The Three Characteristics of Existence
The Buddha discovered that all beings
possess the Three Characteristics of
Existence :
Anicca – Impermanence
Dukkha – Unsatisfactoriness / Suffering
Anatta – Insubstantiality / Non-self
The Three Characteristics of Existence
The Buddha discovered that all beings
possess the Three Characteristics of
Existence :
Anicca – Impermanence
Dukkha – Unsatisfactoriness / Suffering
Anatta – Insubstantiality / Non-self
The Three Characteristics of Existence
The Buddha discovered that all beings
possess the Three Characteristics of
Existence :
Anicca – Impermanence
Dukkha – Unsatisfactoriness / Suffering
Anatta – Insubstantiality / Non-self
The Three Characteristics of Existence
The Buddha discovered that all beings
possess the Three Characteristics of
Existence :
Anicca – Impermanence
Dukkha – Unsatisfactoriness / Suffering
Anatta – Insubstantiality / Non-self
The Three Characteristics of Existence
The Buddha discovered that all beings
possess the Three Characteristics of
Existence :
Anicca – Impermanence
Dukkha – Unsatisfactoriness / Suffering
Anatta – Insubstantiality / Non-self
The Three Characteristics of Existence
Anicca – Impermanence
All things are impermanent, and
everything is in the process of changing
into something else.
For example, we are all in the process of
aging. Even the stars and galaxies are in
the process of change.
The Three Characteristics of Existence
Anicca – Impermanence
All things are impermanent, and
everything is in the process of changing
into something else.
For example, we are all in the process of
aging. Even the stars and galaxies are in
the process of change.
The Three Characteristics of Existence
Anicca – Impermanence
All things are impermanent, and
everything is in the process of changing
into something else.
For example, we are all in the process of
aging. Even the stars and galaxies are in
the process of change.
The Three Characteristics of Existence
Dukkha – Unsatisfactoriness / Suffering
Because all things are impermanent,
existence is subject to dukkha.
There will always be the craving for the
pleasant, and the aversion to the
unpleasant, resulting from the everchanging nature of existence.
The Three Characteristics of Existence
Dukkha – Unsatisfactoriness / Suffering
Because all things are impermanent,
existence is subject to dukkha.
There will always be the craving for the
pleasant, and the aversion to the
unpleasant, resulting from the everchanging nature of existence.
The Three Characteristics of Existence
Dukkha – Unsatisfactoriness / Suffering
Because all things are impermanent,
existence is subject to dukkha.
There will always be the craving for the
pleasant, and the aversion to the
unpleasant, resulting from the everchanging nature of existence.
The Three Characteristics of Existence
Anatta – Insubstantiality / Non-self
There is no permanent or unchanging self.
The 'self' which we are conditioned to
believe exists, is comprised of nothing
more than different mental and physical
constituents, which are in a state of
constant change because of Cause and
Effect.
The Three Characteristics of Existence
Anatta – Insubstantiality / Non-self
There is no permanent or unchanging self.
The 'self' which we are conditioned to
believe exists, is comprised of nothing
more than different mental and physical
constituents, which are in a state of
constant change because of Cause and
Effect.
The Three Characteristics of Existence
Anatta – Insubstantiality / Non-self
There is no permanent or unchanging self.
The 'self' which we are conditioned to
believe exists, is comprised of nothing
more than different mental and physical
constituents, which are in a state of
constant change because of Cause and
Effect.
The Three Characteristics of Existence
Anatta – Insubstantiality / Non-self
‘Atta’ or ‘atman’ means ‘self’ or ‘permanent
soul’. Therefore ‘anatta’ means ‘non-self’
or ‘non-permanent soul’.
We are composed of mind (nama) and
body (rupa), which can be broken down
into separate elements called the Five
Aggregates which are constantly changing.
The Three Characteristics of Existence
Anatta – Insubstantiality / Non-self
‘Atta’ or ‘atman’ means ‘self’ or ‘permanent
soul’. Therefore ‘anatta’ means ‘non-self’
or ‘non-permanent soul’.
We are composed of mind (nama) and
body (rupa), which can be broken down
into separate elements called the Five
Aggregates which are constantly changing.
The Three Characteristics of Existence
Anatta – Insubstantiality / Non-self
The Five Aggregates :
1. Matter – Rupa
2. Consciousness – Vinnana
3. Feelings – Vedana
4. Mental formations – Sankhara
5. Perception – Sanna
The Three Characteristics of Existence
Anatta – Insubstantiality / Non-self
The Five Aggregates :
1. Matter – Rupa
2. Consciousness – Vinnana
3. Feelings – Vedana
4. Mental formations – Sankhara
5. Perception – Sanna
The Three Characteristics of Existence
Anatta – Insubstantiality / Non-self
The Five Aggregates :
1. Matter – Rupa
2. Consciousness – Vinnana
3. Feelings – Vedana
4. Mental formations – Sankhara
5. Perception – Sanna
The Three Characteristics of Existence
Anatta – Insubstantiality / Non-self
The Five Aggregates :
1. Matter – Rupa
2. Consciousness – Vinnana
3. Feelings – Vedana
4. Mental formations – Sankhara
5. Perception – Sanna
The Three Characteristics of Existence
Anatta – Insubstantiality / Non-self
The Five Aggregates :
1. Matter – Rupa
2. Consciousness – Vinnana
3. Feelings – Vedana
4. Mental formations – Sankhara
5. Perception – Sanna
The Three Characteristics of Existence
Anatta – Insubstantiality / Non-self
The Five Aggregates :
1. Matter – Rupa
2. Consciousness – Vinnana
3. Feelings – Vedana
4. Mental formations – Sankhara
5. Perception – Sanna
The Three Characteristics of Existence
Anatta – Insubstantiality / Non-self
Conventional and ultimate reality :
• In conventional reality, we are
distinct and identifiable entities.
• In ultimate reality, we are no more
than concepts or fabrications.
The Three Characteristics of Existence
Anatta – Insubstantiality / Non-self
Conventional and ultimate reality :
• In conventional reality, we are
distinct and identifiable entities.
• In ultimate reality, we are no more
than concepts or fabrications.
The Three Characteristics of Existence
Anatta – Insubstantiality / Non-self
Conventional and ultimate reality :
• In conventional reality, we are
distinct and identifiable entities.
• In ultimate reality, we are no more
than concepts or fabrications.
The Three Characteristics of Existence
Anatta – Insubstantiality / Non-self
Conventional and ultimate reality :
For example, conventionally we exist
as an individual with a name.
But ultimately, we are composed of
different physical parts which make up
our body, and the various aspects of
our mind such as our feelings and
memories.
The Three Characteristics of Existence
Anatta – Insubstantiality / Non-self
Conventional and ultimate reality :
For example, conventionally we exist
as an individual with a name.
But ultimately, we are composed of
different physical parts which make up
our body, and the various aspects of
our mind such as our feelings and
memories.
The Three Characteristics of Existence
Anatta – Insubstantiality / Non-self
Conventional and ultimate reality :
However, our body and mind are in a
state of constant change. Millions of
cells in our body die and are replaced
every second.
We have different feelings all the time
and we acquire new memories and
lose old ones.
The Three Characteristics of Existence
Anatta – Insubstantiality / Non-self
Conventional and ultimate reality :
However, our body and mind are in a
state of constant change. Millions of
cells in our body die and are replaced
every second.
We have different feelings all the time
and we acquire new memories and
lose old ones.
The Three Characteristics of Existence
Anatta – Insubstantiality / Non-self
Conventional and ultimate reality :
The person that came into this class is
different from the person sitting here
now, and the person leaving this class
will be a different person again.
Ultimately therefore, we do not have
any permanent substance as we are
changing all the time.
The Three Characteristics of Existence
Anatta – Insubstantiality / Non-self
Conventional and ultimate reality :
The person that came into this class is
different from the person sitting here
now, and the person leaving this class
will be a different person again.
Ultimately therefore, we do not have
any permanent substance as we are
changing all the time.
The Three Characteristics of Existence
Anatta – Insubstantiality / Non-self
Conventional and ultimate reality :
The self that we are conditioned to see
as real and permanent, is thus simply
only a concept or fabrication.
However, in order to function in
conventional reality, we will still need
to see ourselves as enduring and
distinct entities.
The Three Characteristics of Existence
Anatta – Insubstantiality / Non-self
Conventional and ultimate reality :
The self that we are conditioned to see
as real and permanent, is thus simply
only a concept or fabrication.
However, in order to function in
conventional reality, we will still need
to see ourselves as enduring and
distinct entities.
The Three Characteristics of Existence
Unless we practice the Noble Eightfold
Path, it is not easy to see the Three
Characteristics of Existence.
This is due to the natural human
instincts of :
• Self-protection
• Self-preservation
The Three Characteristics of Existence
Unless we practice the Noble Eightfold
Path, it is not easy to see the Three
Characteristics of Existence.
This is due to the natural human
instincts of :
• Self-protection
• Self-preservation
The Three Characteristics of Existence
Unless we practice the Noble Eightfold
Path, it is not easy to see the Three
Characteristics of Existence.
This is due to the natural human
instincts of :
• Self-protection
• Self-preservation
The Three Characteristics of Existence
Unless we practice the Noble Eightfold
Path, it is not easy to see the Three
Characteristics of Existence.
This is due to the natural human
instincts of :
• Self-protection
• Self-preservation
The Three Characteristics of Existence
Anicca – Impermanence
Dukkha – Unsatisfactoriness / Suffering
Anatta – Insubstantiality / Non-self
Beginning to understand the Three
Characteristics is to begin to see the true
nature of our existence and the way to
enduring peace and happiness.
The Three Characteristics of Existence
Anicca – Ignorance and delusion
Dukkha – Unsatisfactoriness / Suffering
Anatta – Insubstantiality / Non-self
Beginning to understand the Three
Characteristics is to begin to see the true
nature of our existence and the way to
enduring peace and happiness.
The Three Characteristics of Existence
Anicca – Ignorance and delusion
Dukkha – Unsatisfactoriness / Suffering
Anatta – Insubstantiality / Non-self
Beginning to understand the Three
Characteristics is to begin to see the true
nature of our existence and the way to
enduring peace and happiness.
The Three Characteristics of Existence
Anicca – Ignorance and delusion
Dukkha – Craving and aversion
Anatta – Insubstantiality / Non-self
Beginning to understand the Three
Characteristics is to begin to see the true
nature of our existence and the way to
enduring peace and happiness.
The Three Characteristics of Existence
Anicca – Ignorance and delusion
Dukkha – Craving and aversion
Anatta – Insubstantiality / Non-self
Beginning to understand the Three
Characteristics is to begin to see the true
nature of our existence and the way to
enduring peace and happiness.
The Three Characteristics of Existence
Anicca – Ignorance and delusion
Dukkha – Craving and aversion
Anatta – Attachment to the ego or self
Beginning to understand the Three
Characteristics is to begin to see the true
nature of our existence and the way to
enduring peace and happiness.
The Three Characteristics of Existence
Anicca – Impermanence
Dukkha – Unsatisfactoriness / Suffering
Anatta – Insubstantiality / Non-self
Beginning to understand the Three
Characteristics is to begin to see the true
nature of our existence and the way to
enduring peace and happiness.
The Three Characteristics of Existence
Anicca – Impermanence
Dukkha – Unsatisfactoriness / Suffering
Anatta – Insubstantiality / Non-self
Beginning to understand the Three
Characteristics is to begin to see the true
nature of our existence and the way to
enduring peace and happiness.
The Three Characteristics of Existence
Anicca – Impermanence
Dukkha – Unsatisfactoriness / Suffering
Anatta – Insubstantiality / Non-self
Beginning to understand the Three
Characteristics is to begin to see the true
nature of our existence and the way to
enduring peace and happiness.
The Three Characteristics of Existence
Anicca – Impermanence
Dukkha – Unsatisfactoriness / Suffering
Anatta – Insubstantiality / Non-self
Beginning to understand the Three
Characteristics is to begin to see the true
nature of our existence and the way to
enduring peace and happiness.
The Three Characteristics of Existence
Anicca – Impermanence
Dukkha – Unsatisfactoriness / Suffering
Anatta – Insubstantiality / Non-self
And the way to truly understand the
Three Characteristics is to practice the
Noble Eightfold Path.
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