Buddhism: proving there is no self

Why did the monks understand that clinging to any of these aspects as the self was a source of suffering?

• Because they wanted to test their willpower

• Because they were bored

• Because it led to suffering

• Because it brought them happiness

What did the Buddha's teachings emphasize regarding human experience?

• The permanent nature of human experience

• The transient nature of human experience

• The unimportance of human experience

• The predictable nature of human experience

According to the monks, why are feelings, ideas, attitudes, and perceptions not the true self?

• Because they are constantly changing

• Because they are eternal

• Because they are physical

• Because they are inherited

What did the monks attain after realizing the impermanence and lack of inherent self in their experiences?

• Enlightenment

• Happiness

• Wealth

• Fame

According to the Buddha, which of the following should not be considered as the true self?

• Form

• Feeling

• Perception

• Consciousness

How did the Buddha classify all human experience?

• Physical form, feelings, ideas, attitudes, and perception

• Emotions, thoughts, beliefs, and sensations

• Memories, desires, consciousness, and intentions

• Sensory experiences, mental states, behaviors, and volitions

What did the monks realize about their physical form?

• It was their true self

• It was permanent and satisfying

• It was not their true self

• It was eternal and unchanging