nonattachment
- noun
- /ˌnɒnəˈtæʧmənt/
- The state of nonattachment allows her to view life without emotional burden.
Examples
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The golden ticket is awareness of and nonattachment to what the ego/mind is transmitting.
Blog text (28) -
Nonattachment to the things of the world.
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Buddhists learn the art of nonattachment, or they say they do.
Fiction book (2002) -
Some nonattachment expert.
Fiction book (1994) -
This completely open mental atmosphere depends on achieving a state of emotional nonattachment in which perception is not directed by our self-ascribed interests.
Academic text (1999) -
Nonattachment, Prem.
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One of the most important questions we come to in spiritual practice is how to reconcile service and responsible action with a meditative life based on nonattachment, letting go, and coming to understand the ultimate emptiness of all conditioned things.
Academic text (1993) -
Buddhists learn the practice of nonattachment to help them achieve inner peace.
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Many find that nonattachment leads to greater clarity and spiritual growth.
Synonyms
A lack of emotional involvement with people or situations
Becoming quiet and less involved with other people
The act of stopping a connection or ending involvement with something
A state of having no close emotional ties to other people
Antonyms
How Attached
Surface Forms
Morphology
nonattachment = attachment (transparent) = non + attach + ment
A straightforward negative formation: 'non-' + 'attachment' yields 'not attached', which learners can infer from the parts.
Etymology
Nonattachment combines non- 'not' and attach 'to fasten or stick to', like when you attach a photo to a letter. So nonattachment means not fastening your feelings or life to people, things, or outcomes, which helps you stay calm and free.