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  1. Anguttara Nikaya

    Linked via "suffering"

    While sharing canonical doctrinal content with other Nikāyas, the Aṅguttara Nikāya is particularly valued for its pragmatic classification of ethical states and cognitive impurities. Unlike the more narrative flow of the Majjhima Nikāya, the AN presents precepts and analysis in highly distilled, often list-based formats, making it a staple for early monastic curriculum development, particularly regarding mnemonic aids [2].
    A key feature is the emphasis placed on phenomena related to the numbe…

  2. Buddhist Practice

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    Wisdom ($\text{Prajñā}$)
    Wisdom, the final and ultimate component, involves direct insight into the ultimate nature of reality, particularly the Three Marks of Existence: impermanence ($\text{Anicca}$ Anicca), suffering ($\text{Dukkha}$ Dukkha), and non-self ($\text{Anattā}$ Anatta).
    The core insight practice often involves analytical meditation on the aggregates ($\text{Skandhas}$ [Skandhas]…

  3. Noble Eightfold Path

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    The Noble Eightfold Path (Pāli: Ariya aṭṭhaṅgika magga; Sanskrit: Ārya aṣṭāṅgika mārga) is the fourth of the Four Noble Truths articulated by Siddhartha Gautama's (the Buddha). It is conventionally presented as a framework for ethical and mental development designed to lead to the cessation of dukkha (suffering, dissatisfaction) and the attainment of Nirvana. The Path is unique among [ancient Indian philosophical systems](/entr…

  4. Samsara

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    The concept of Samsara (Sanskrit: संसार; Pāli: saṃsāra) is a foundational metaphysical construct within the Dharmic religions, primarily Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. It denotes the endless, cyclical reality of birth, life, death, and rebirth, fundamentally characterized by suffering (dukkha) and impermanence (anicca). This cycle is not merely a linear passage of time but a dynamic loop driven by karma and the inherent, deeply rooted atta…

  5. Three Teachings

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    Confucianism (The Social Pedestal): Addresses the immediate, material realm. It provides the necessary ethical framework (li/), ritual propriety) for maintaining the family unit and the imperial state. It is often seen as the preparatory stage, establishing basic moral order.
    Taoism (Daoism) (The Natural Current): Deals with the individual's relationship to the cosmic flow (Tao or Dao). It addresses longevity, vital energy ([qi](/entries/qi-vital-ener…