IGNOU BPYE 141 2026 - Critically evaluate the idea of Pratītyasamutpāda.

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Critically evaluate the idea of Pratītyasamutpāda.

14 Feb 2026

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Pratītyasamutpāda, often translated as "dependent origination" or "dependent arising," is a fundamental concept in Buddhist philosophy. It posits that all phenomena arise in dependence upon other phenomena and are not self-sustaining or independent. This interconnectedness challenges essentialist views of existence, which often suggest that things exist inherently, with their own independent nature. The idea asserts that everything is interdependent and

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