Three marks of existence
The three marks of existence (Skt. trilaksaṇa; Wyl. phyag rgya gsum) designate the three characteristics of all conditioned phenomena. They are:
- impermanence (Skt. anitya)
- suffering (Skt. duḥkha)
- selflessness (Skt. anātman)
They can be found in the Pali Canon[1]
Alternative Translations
- the three seals of existence
- the three characteristics of existence
Notes
- ↑ In texts such as the Dhammapada.
Further Reading
- Dominique Side, Discovering Buddhism (Troubadour Publishing, 2022) Ch 10, pages 144-168