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Noun
1. the twelve nidanas (continuum of twelve phases that lead to suffering)Buddhism
Wikipedia definition
2. Twelve NidānasThe Twelve Nidānas are an application of the Buddhist concept of pratītyasamutpāda (dependent origination). They identify the origin of dukkha (suffering) to be in avijja (ignorance).
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