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Noble persons attain liberation by observing not-self in all phenomena.

AN 7.18 Anattānupassī sutta - Observing Not-self

Sabbesu dhammesu anattānupassī viharati …pe….

“He dwells observing not-self in all phenomena ...”

Qualities:

Recognition of not-self

Recognition of not-self

☀️ bright quality

Seeing that no phenomenon can rightly be taken as “I” or “mine.” It reveals the impersonal, dependently arisen nature of all experience, undermining conceit and attachment to identity.

Also known as: perception of not being suitable to identify with, realization of being subject to change, recognition of alteration and changing nature
Pāli: anattasaññā
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Last updated on August 12, 2026

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