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Meditation: The 3 Characteristics of Reality | 3 Marks of Existence Peace & Mind
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- Buddhism
Meditation in Buddhist philosophy deeply explores the Three Characteristics of Reality, also known as the Three Marks of Existence: impermanence (anicca), suffering or unsatisfactoriness (dukkha), and non-self (anatta). Impermanence highlights the transient nature of all things, where every phenomenon is in a constant state of flux. Suffering or unsatisfactoriness is the acknowledgment that life involves suffering, stress, and dissatisfaction, often due to clinging to impermanent things. The concept of non-self challenges the notion of a permanent, unchanging self, suggesting that what we consider the 'self' is a collection of changing phenomena. Meditative practices in this context focus on deeply understanding these characteristics, leading to a profound realization of the true nature of reality, fostering detachment, and culminating in spiritual liberation.
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Meditation in Buddhist philosophy deeply explores the Three Characteristics of Reality, also known as the Three Marks of Existence: impermanence (anicca), suffering or unsatisfactoriness (dukkha), and non-self (anatta). Impermanence highlights the transient nature of all things, where every phenomenon is in a constant state of flux. Suffering or unsatisfactoriness is the acknowledgment that life involves suffering, stress, and dissatisfaction, often due to clinging to impermanent things. The concept of non-self challenges the notion of a permanent, unchanging self, suggesting that what we consider the 'self' is a collection of changing phenomena. Meditative practices in this context focus on deeply understanding these characteristics, leading to a profound realization of the true nature of reality, fostering detachment, and culminating in spiritual liberation.
Help me keep offering free meditations by joining my community on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/almaayon
If you have any questions or requests for topics for meditations or reflections, leave them in the comments.
Every week we have Group Session, where we meditate together, share and answer questions, online on Zoom
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17 min