Which of the following best describes the Buddhist teaching of 'anatta' and its relationship to rebirth?

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Which of the following best describes the Buddhist teaching of 'anatta' and its relationship to rebirth?

Accepted Answer

There is no fixed self, yet a stream of consciousness shaped by karma continues — Anatta (non-self) teaches there is no permanent, unchanging soul, yet a mental continuum or stream of consciousness shaped by karma passes between lives — like a flame lighting another candle. Option A describes the Hindu concept of atman, which Buddhism rejects. Option B misunderstands anatta; Buddhism still affirms rebirth. Option D describes annihilationism, which the Buddha rejected as one of two extreme views.

Answer

There is no self at all, so rebirth is scientifically impossible

Answer

There is no fixed self, yet a stream of consciousness shaped by karma continues

Answer

There is a permanent soul that is reborn unchanged in each life

Answer

The self is destroyed at death and a completely new self is created

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