Definition of tathata in English:
tathata
nounˌtatəˈtɑːˌtaθəˈtɑːˈtədəˌtä
mass nounBuddhism The ultimate nature of all things, as expressed in phenomena but inexpressible in language.
Compare with sunyata
Example sentencesExamples
- When the implications of tathata are deeply understood, the ego naturally becomes neutralized.
- Although tathata involves the mundane, it is also a poetic moment that will never return in exactly the same way.
- The concepts of shunyata and tathata, if Iron had realized this was what they were; had come to mind.
- We fall into liking and disliking, which in turn leads to the defilements, because we don't see tathata.
- The meaning of tathata will be discussed later in the text.
Origin
Pali, literally 'true state of things'.