There Is No Self in the Way We Imagine
The Buddha’s teaching on anattā, or not-self, invites us to see beyond fixed identity, leading to clarity, freedom, and deep compassion.
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Chi Tran writes for Spiritual Culture, focusing on spiritual culture, sacred traditions, ritual life, folklore, symbols, festivals, sacred places, and living heritage around the world.
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The Buddha’s teaching on anattā, or not-self, invites us to see beyond fixed identity, leading to clarity, freedom, and deep compassion.
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