A view of the self
I have often wondered about one particular riddle regarding the stages of the path. If Sakkāyadiṭṭhi, a view of the self, is one of the first fetters conquered at stream- entry, why is it that Māna,...
View ArticleDo Buddhists claim that if there was a self it could not be annihilated?
Do Buddhists claim that if there was a self it could not be annihilated? I dimly remember reading this, but no argument or anything like that.
View ArticleSoul and Self in buddhism
I've heard a lot of questions like, "who is there to enlighten if there is no self?"Is that kind of question based on ignorance on the difference between Soul and Self? Or does Buddhism deny the...
View ArticleWhat are examples of identity-view?
Identity view (sakkāya-diṭṭhi) is the first of the ten fetters.The "eradication" of identity-view is important towards enlightenment.Presumably, "eradication of identity-view" is more than simply...
View ArticleHow does craving cause self-identity or self-habit?
From craving, there arises clinging, then from clinging, there arises existence or becoming, and then from becoming, we get the birth of the self-identity or self-habit.But how does craving really...
View ArticleHow does an enlightened mind distinguish itself from all other phenomena?
How does an enlightened mind distinguish itself from all other phenomena?There is one such person amidst a crowd of other people. Somebody shouts their name, and they say, "yes, that is I. I am here....
View ArticleHow can I accept losing control of my mind and will?
After some reflection, I've noticed many of my mental hangups / dispositions (sankhara) were formed due to a deep seated fear of losing control over my mind / volition.Examples that come to mind...
View ArticleHow do you understand Ananda Sutta?
How do you understand the Ananda Sutta?How do you place it in relation to the Atman or Anatta (An-atman) doctrine?SN 44.10Then the wanderer Vacchagotta went to the Blessed One and, on arrival,exchanged...
View ArticleIs the self like a rainbow and is it just as real? [closed]
No one can deny that a rainbow is as real as the term can be defined in any meaningful way.You can point to it so that others can see it and you can even photograph it.If a rainbow was a mind created...
View ArticleWhat is a person (puggala)?
What is a person (puggala) in Buddhism?What is the difference between a person (puggala) and other terms like self (atta) and sentient being (satta)?Is a person (puggala) reborn into future lives?How...
View ArticleNon-Self vs. depersonalization disorder
After quite some time of daily meditation, I feel less like having a real separate, permanent self (specific details see below, but it's a general question), which, in my opinion, could be regarded as...
View ArticleWhich of the seven fold reasons does this fall under?
Which of the seven fold reasons does this fall under?The conventional self is not different to all its parts (is composed only of parts) but not the same as any part (does not depend on any part)This...
View ArticleIs the conventional self "conventional" in the same way as dharmas are?
Is the conventional self "conventional" in the same way as dharmas are?So if the conventionality of dharmas means that they arise and disappear each moment, or that they don't exist from their own...
View ArticleWhat does Buddhism say about the "self"?
Looking at the Noble Eightfold Path led me to the non-self:that no unchanging, permanent self or essence can be found in any phenomenon.But while I agree that in the grand scheme of things there is no...
View ArticleWhat gives the subjective sensation of 'me', 'Awareness' tied to this...
What is it that experiences life from this particular body & mind that I have?i.e. why am I experiencing the world from my body instead of yours?I feel like an answer could be: because there isn't...
View ArticleIs belief in eternalism completely useless?
Is belief in karma due to eternalism completely useless?I do not know why those without self view believe in karma, but belief in karma is said to be useful, so does it matter if your metaphysics turns...
View ArticleIf the Tathagata exists after death, is there anyone to witness it?
This is different from asking, "does the Tathagata exist after death? or not? or both? or neither?"
View ArticleWhat factors contribute to the act of walking?
What forces interact upon each other for a person to walk? Is it just the interplay of the senses and conditioning or is there free will/free action at play where you are actually the one choosing to...
View ArticleHow do the Vijñāna (Vinyana) get created?
There are countless beings in the 31 realms of existence, and they all seem to have a Vijñāna, or a perception of "self".When one becomes a stream winner (e.g. sotapanna), the view of this self is...
View ArticleHow to handle contrition
I've hurt a beloved one a lot. I've done something which is unforgivable to this person and the contrition is eating me up.Contrition is, of course, a essential part in learning and preventing mistakes...
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