Anatmavada (no-self) is the doctrine of-
Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2017
A. Sankhya
B. Vedanta
C. Buddhism
D. Jainism
E. None of these
Answer: Buddhism
Option c is the correct answer.
Anatmavada (no-self) is the doctrine of Buddhism that there is no permanent, unchanging self or soul. This doctrine is based on the Buddha's teaching that all phenomena are impermanent and constantly changing. The Buddha taught that the self is made up of five aggregates: form, feeling, perception, mental formations, and consciousness. These aggregates are constantly changing and are not permanent.
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Form: This aggregate refers to the physical body, including the physical senses.
Feeling: This aggregate refers to the sensations that we experience, both pleasant and unpleasant.
Perception: This aggregate refers to the way we perceive the world around us, through our senses.
Mental formations: This aggregate refers to our thoughts, emotions, and desires.
Consciousness: This aggregate refers to our awareness of the world around us and our own thoughts and feelings.