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khandha

khandha

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In Buddhism, one of five parts that make up a person's experience
  • noun
  • Specialized
: khandha
  • Meditation practices often focus on observing the khandhas to gain insight into impermanence.

Examples

  • Each khandha represents a different aspect of human experience in Buddhist philosophy.

  • The Buddha taught that understanding the five khandhas is essential to realizing the nature of self.

  • The concept of khandha is essential in understanding Buddhist philosophy.

  • In Buddhism, the five khandhas represent different aspects of existence.

  • In Buddhism, understanding the nature of the five khandhas is essential for personal development.

  • Meditation helps practitioners observe their thoughts and feelings, which are all part of the khandhas.

  • The concept of khandhas illustrates how our experiences shape our perception of reality.

Surface Forms

khandha singular
khandhas plural

Etymology

Khandha comes from Pali and Sanskrit and means 'heap' or 'bundle'. In Buddhism the five khandhas are like five heaps of body, feelings, thoughts and senses, so the word shows that a person is made of parts rather than one single thing.