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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". | ||
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Revision as of 11:31, 15 April 2016
Dukkha was a manifestation of the Mara. He 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
- 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".
