ətˈmɑːn

Definitions

1. noun

In Hinduism, the innermost essence or soul of a living being, considered to be the ultimate reality.

“The guru explained that the atman is the spark of the divine within us.”

2. noun

In Buddhism, the individual self or ego, often seen as an illusion or a mere concept.

“The Buddhist teacher emphasized the importance of understanding that the atman is an empty concept.”