Buddhism Detachment_(philosophy)



regarding concept of detachment, or non-attachment, buddhist texts in pali mention nekkhamma, word translated renunciation . word conveys more meaning of giving world , leading holy life or freedom lust, craving , desires.


the writings of milarepa, canonical mahayana buddhist texts emphasize temporary nature of physical body , need non-attachment.


detachment central concept in zen buddhist philosophy. 1 of important technical chinese terms detachment wú niàn (無念), literally means no thought. not signify literal absence of thought, rather state of being unstained (bù rán 不染) thought. therefore, detachment being detached 1 s thoughts. separate oneself 1 s own thoughts , opinions in detail not harmed mentally , emotionally them.








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