Not-self (Pāli: anatta; Sanskrit: anātman) is the third mark of existence. Upon careful examination, one finds that no phenomenon is really "I" or "mine"; these concepts are in fact constructed by the mind. In the Nikayas anatta is not meant as a metaphysical assertion, but as an approach for gaining release from suffering. In fact, the Buddha rejected both of the metaphysical assertions "I have a Self" and "I have no Self" as ontological views that bind one to suffering.[note 9] When asked if the self was identical with the body, the Buddha refused to answer. By analyzing the constantly changing physical and mental constituents (skandhas) of a person or object, the practitioner comes to the conclusion that neither the respective parts nor the person as a whole comprise a self.
Not - self ( Pāli : anatta ; Sanskrit : anātman ) is the third mark of existence . Upon careful examination , one finds that no phenomenon is really " I " or " mine " ; these concepts are in fact constructed by the mind . In the Nikayas anatta is not meant as a metaphysical assertion , but as an approach for gaining release from suffering . In fact , the Buddha rejected both of the metaphysical assertions " I have a Self " and " I have no Self " as ontological views that bind one to suffering.[note 9 ] When asked if the self was identical with the body , the Buddha refused to answer . By analyzing the constantly changing physical and mental constituents ( skandhas ) of a person or object , the practitioner comes to the conclusion that neither the respective parts nor the person as a whole comprise a self .
What is the 3rd mark of existence?
What is the 3rd mark of existence ?
Not-self
Not-self