Reply To: Anattā meanings

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pathfinder
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Oh yes cubibobi, Lal, I talked about the absence of stand alone anatta without long ā that to contrast the statement here:

  • ‘That is a critical conclusion that is related to “anattā.” It will also become clear that anattā differs from anatta (without the long “ā.”). Let us discuss anattā in detail now.’

which mean that at the very least, anattā should not differ from anatta, it is just another word form.

Although anattā should not refer to the sense of self, is it still useful to reflect that there is ultimately no ‘I’ or ‘self’ when processing vipaka, and that it is ultimately a mechanical process? I think discourses from Jethavanarama buddhist monastery focuses a lot on that.