A central concept in Buddhism that denotes the essential or true nature of reality, which is beyond the range of conceptual thought and verbal description. From the Sanskrit and Pali, meaning “thusness” or “suchness.”
Tathata
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ChicagoImpart Encyclopedia of Art. "Tathata." Last updated February 17, 2026. https://imp-art.org/definitions/tathata/.
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