The No-Self Teaching | Buddhism

You say 'I am', but what does the word 'I' refer to? According to the Buddhist teaching of no-self, to answer this question correctly is to reach liberation. It is to reach the end of all unhappiness.
Here we explore the Buddha's teaching of the 5 aggregates (skandhas or khandhas). This teaching is variously called anatman, anatta, no-self, nonself, etc.
The essence of the teaching is that liberation (moksha) and enlightenment (nirvana) come about when one realizes that every model of the self we can have is a wrong model. When one lets go of grasping, of falsely identifying oneself with the contents of experience - only then can one put an end to suffering (dukkha) once and for all.

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📚 Recommended Reading

▶ A Companion to Buddhist Philosophy (Steven M. Emmanuel)
▶ An Introduction to Buddhist Philosophy (Stephen J. Laumakis)
▶ What the Buddha Taught (Walpola Rahula Thero)
▶ The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching (Thich Nhat Hanh)
▶ Foundations of Buddhism (Rupert Gethin)

For an in-depth study into the Buddhist no-self doctrine, I suggest these two books:

[kaitokung]

I am Thai. When I was young, my parents took me to a temple but I didn't have any faith or religion until when I was 19 years old I proved some of the truths that the Buddha said. I have practiced Buddhism ever since. I study the Tripitaka, meditate. Until now, it's been 24 years. I can confirm what the owner of this video said. in line with the true teachings of the Buddha You can be sure that the owner of the video clip understands and presents the Dharma according to the Buddha's teachings.

[Sarmitin]

I was born in Iran and as you know we MUST be MUSLIM. But some of us don't believe by our hearts in islam. Anyways through my searchings I found Buddhism and meditation the most practical and useful way to have peace and coexisting ways to live in a world full of hate and aggression.

[Arkstromater]

The most fascinating thing about the buddah is that he was born rich and had all the earthly things he needed….and he gave it all up

[deenat]

i’ve never found a practice that so closely explains everything i have known so deeply. i feel so comforted by buddhist ideology, it’s as if everything i’ve ever felt has been put into words. it brings tears to my eyes.

[mr.L]

i'm crying inside, finally someone with great explanation and videos of what i can't explain to others.

[poetryjones]

Been trying to comprehend this for years and I’m still confused as hell but yours is the best video I’ve ever seen on this subject.
Thank you, and please keep on making content, it’s useful and helpful. Sadhu x 3, dude. 🙏🏽🌹

[deano]

I’ve been practicing and learning Buddhism for over 20 years and this is one of the best explanations of non self that I’ve came across. Thanks and Namo Buddhaya!🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[Osman-bpjs]

A muslim by upbringing but along the years I read widely wisdom teachings of other greate masters and acknowleging the truth of their teachings.I like this doctrine of annata (no- self.) The same is taught in some sufism schools i.e denying the physical - mental self ( no self).An illusion..I like this video clip immensely as it enhances my understanding of annata.Looking to learn more on Buddhas teachings.Tq.Guru master monk

[bg]

Dude I can't tell you how many videos I've watched on Buddhism and you nailed it, it was so easy to follow all the way through. Thank you so much man, stay blessed.

[Octofingers]

I think I might officially start calling myself a Buddhist. I’ve been meditating and reading Buddhist teaching for years, but never considered myself a Buddhist (just a practitioner who takes from Buddhism), but I’ve BEEN believing everything in this video long before I knew it was Buddhist.

Everything in this video is EXACTLY what I believe 🙏🏻 or at least I think it is

[arunwashere]

The most elequent non bs video on Buddha's teaching.
Most of us think that we understand Buddha's teaching, that it is simple and minimal. But beneath that simplicity lies a whole world of revelations and complexity.
Thank you for making this 🌻

[extavwudda]

One way I like to describe Annata, or the "no theory of self" is to take Descartes' "I think, therefor I am" and transmute it into: "There is thought, therefor there is existence".

[haja]

The door you walk into becomes more real then the door you walked out. The self is real, just as much as it is not. The Buddha chose to open that door. There are many. You choose. Flow in the endless ocean, or drop your anchor. There is no one truth, the truth is all things.

[dylanjayatilaka]

You should not be embarrassed about your video editing. This may be your first video, but I have listened to it already several times. So don't change much. The content and insight, the clarity, the connection to western ideas, is perfect. You have a gift, please continue to use it, when you have something that must be said. ❤

[jaokrehkuma]

I’m from Cambodia, one of the oldest countries in Asia. We practice Theravada Buddhist and love your contents. Your meaningful description is universally true with clear cause and effect. Thanks a million for your time and sharing this video with another world❤

[timallsopp]

One day I was walking in nature. A few days before, something happened within myself that left me still inside, worry free and in the present moment.
On the walk I could all life around me. I stopped and looked deeply into a flower on a fruit tree and then I saw it, felt in, shared it. I looked at the person I was with and said, we are it and it is us.
Saying the word “I” felt strange. I had never read or studied anything about duality/non-duality. There were times over the next following week that I felt like I was going crazy as my egoic self tried to fight back.
The mornings were a challenge to let go and fall back into non duality but after a walking type meditation it came back, sometimes I would laugh at the cosmic joke-believing all my troubles were real etc. this truly is just a play. The true self is always there, I could feel it. For a while, I knew, felt that I or we are eternal. We are that which has always been, merely expressed in all that is around us.

[randydegner]

You’ve reached a level of wisdom I aspire to achieve.

[MindPodcastEnglish]

When I was young, my parents, especially my mother Hoa, took me to the temple, but at the time, I didn’t have any particular faith or religion. It wasn’t until I turned 19 that I experienced for myself some of the truths the Buddha taught. Since then, I have devoted myself to practicing Buddhism. I study the Tripitaka, meditate regularly, and now, after 24 years of practice, I can confidently affirm that what the creator of this video shares is truly in line with the Buddha’s teachings. You can trust that the Dharma presented in this video reflects the authentic teachings of the Buddha. After more than 20 years of studying and practicing Buddhism, I can say this is one of the best explanations of "non-self" I have ever encountered. Thank you, and Namo Buddhaya!

[eagfonseka]

A smartly presented very precise introduction to the teaching of the Buddha. The Buddha said, "Sabba danan Dhamma danan jinathi" (The gift of dhamma "wisdom" supersedes all other gifts). So your contribution to humanity made here transcends all others. I wish millions of humans to view this video and rectify their perception of reality. Great work, keep it up. May the triple gem bless you!

[nevillejosephhettiaratchigeper]

Today is 16th June 2023.
My origin Is Sri lanka but now I am living in Germany.
It is now 20.38 evening in Germany .
What a amazing explanation about Buddhism that in my country monks cannot expresse.
U have compressed everything in to 20 minutes.
I Salut SIR !!!