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The Five Aggregates

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Last edited Apr 30, 2025
Created on Apr 30, 2025

Five Aggregates (Skandhas) Visualization

An interactive visualization of the Buddhist concept of the Five Aggregates (Skandhas) that constitute a living being.

Features

  • Interactive circular visualization of the five aggregates
  • Hover effects to explore each aggregate in detail
  • Responsive design that adapts to different screen sizes
  • Detailed explanations and examples for each aggregate
  • Clean, modern aesthetic with a carefully chosen color palette

Buddhist Context

In Buddhist philosophy, the Five Aggregates (Pañcakkhandha) represent the five factors that constitute what we typically think of as an individual being:

  1. Form (Rūpa) - The physical body and material world
  2. Feeling (Vedanā) - Sensations arising from contact with the world
  3. Perception (Saṃjñā) - Recognition and labeling of experiences
  4. Mental Formations (Saṅkhāra) - Thoughts, emotions, and intentions
  5. Consciousness (Vijñāna) - Basic awareness of experiences

The Buddha taught that understanding these aggregates as impermanent and not-self is key to liberation from suffering.

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