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Meaning of pratītyasamutpāda | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

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  1. The principle that everything is interdependent, that all things arise in dependence upon multiple causes and conditions.
  2. Dependent origination: a doctrine of Buddhist philosophy stating that all dharmas arise in dependence upon other dharmas: "if this exists, that exists; if this ceases to exist, that also ceases to exist".
  3. The Twelve Nidānas.

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C2
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This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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