anatta Flashcards
cush: (about belief in the self)
‘Buddha taught that this belief was a dangerous illusion’
Gethin: ‘the Buddhist critique of…
the notion of ‘self’ or atman is rooted in a specific historical context and initially directed towards particular understandings on the notion of self.’
Thich Nhat Hanh: ‘Even when the cloud…
is not there, it continues as snow and rain. It is impossible for the cloud to die. It can become rain or ice, but it cannot become nothing. The cloud does not need to have a soul to continue.’
Buddha’s second sermon: ‘the body cannot be considered as…
soul because it is liable to destruction. Sensation, perception, predisposition, and consciousness also cannot be considered as soul, because even the consciousness is subject to destruction.’
Buddha’s second sermon: ‘A true disciple will…
develop an aversion to the physical form, to the sensation, perception, inclination and consciousness. Thereby he overcomes his desire, becomes free’
King Milinda + chariot: ‘Is [Nagesena] the combination of…
form, feelings, perceptions, impulses, and consciousness?
No, great King!’
King Milinda + chariot: ‘is the chariot the…
combination of pole, axle, wheel, framework, flag, yoke and reins?
No!’
King Milinda to Nagesena: ‘It is…
dependent on the pole…etc.’
‘It is just so with me.’
