Religious Studies A-Level
Anicca
What Anicca means in Religious Studies A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Anicca
The doctrine of impermanence, a central realization of the Buddha's enlightenment that informs the Sutta Pitaka.
Topics that use Anicca
- Buddhism – Sources of wisdom and authority: The life and work of the Buddha and the Tipitaka (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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