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{{Infobox Individual | {{Infobox Individual | ||
|image = Dukkha.jpg | |image = Dukkha.jpg | ||
|species = Mara | |species = Mara | ||
|origin = [[Manussa]] | |origin = [[Manussa (planet)|Manussa]] | ||
|only = Kinda (TV story) | |only = Kinda (TV story) | ||
|actor = Jeff Stewart | |actor = Jeff Stewart | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Dukkha''' was a manifestation of the [[Mara]]. | '''Dukkha''' was a manifestation of the [[Mara]]. | ||
== Biography == | |||
Dukkha appeared to [[Tegan Jovanka]] in a [[dream]]. He tempted and tormented her with mind games and thought paradoxes until she agreed to a pact with him. The deal permitted the Mara to take her as a host, allowing it a physical presence in the real world. ([[TV]]: ''[[Kinda (TV story)|Kinda]]'') | |||
== Behind the scenes == | == Behind the scenes == | ||
* In [[Buddhism]], one of the {{w|three marks of existence}} is {{w|dukkha}} which roughly translates to "suffering" | * In [[Buddhism]], one of the {{w|three marks of existence}} is {{w|dukkha}} which roughly translates to "suffering." | ||
* As well as its Buddhist meaning, Dukkha's name is also a play on the word "Doctor". | * As well as its Buddhist meaning, Dukkha's name is also a play on the word "[[Doctor]]". | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:00, 18 March 2023
Dukkha was a manifestation of the Mara.
Biography[[edit] | [edit source]]
Dukkha appeared to Tegan Jovanka in a dream. He tempted and tormented her with mind games and thought paradoxes until she agreed to a pact with him. The deal permitted the Mara to take her as a host, allowing it a physical presence in the real world. (TV: Kinda)
Behind the scenes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- In Buddhism, one of the three marks of existence is dukkha which roughly translates to "suffering."
- As well as its Buddhist meaning, Dukkha's name is also a play on the word "Doctor".
