Summary: In this episode we want to examine the teaching that there is no self. One of the fundamental insights that the Buddha discovered was that there is no self. It is also one of biggest stumbling blocks for most Westerners. Most of us have been influenced by Christianity to believe that each person has an immortal soul. Buddhism not only denies the existence of an immortal soul, but teaches that such a belief is the great illusion that keeps us from seeing reality as it truly is. Podcast Outline Introduction A. First, let’s examine the meaning of the Pali word anatta, which is translated as not-self or no-self. B. Second, the belief in a self is the source of selfishness. C. Third, if there is no self, what continues to be reborn. Conclusion
