No. 7,888 in French
skandha
"Skandha" is not a French word; it is a Sanskrit term meaning "aggregate" or "group," often referring to the five aggregates in Buddhism: form, sensation, perception, mental formations, and consciousness.
In a sentence
Le concept de skandha est essentiel dans le bouddhisme.
The concept of skandha is essential in Buddhism.
In this sentence, 'skandha' is a technical term referring to the aggregates or categories that constitute existence according to Buddhist philosophy.
Les skandhas sont souvent discutés dans les enseignements spirituels.
Skandhas are often discussed in spiritual teachings.
Here, 'skandhas' is pluralized to discuss the multiple aggregates collectively in a general spiritual context.
Elle a étudié les cinq skandhas pour comprendre les souffrances humaines.
She studied the five skandhas to understand human suffering.
In this instance, 'les cinq skandhas' explicitly refers to the set of five aggregates described in Buddhist doctrine for comprehending existential aspects.
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