Religious Studies GCSE
Illusion of Ego
What Illusion of Ego means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Illusion of Ego
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Realising anatta helps Buddhists overcome selfishness and this, which is a root cause of suffering.
Topics that use Illusion of Ego
- Key Beliefs (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Anatta (No-self)
- Arhat
- Arhat and Bodhisattva
- Asceticism
- Bodhisattva
- Buddha-nature
- Buddhahood
- Buddhist Ethics and Practice
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