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Self and Karma in Buddhism

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What is the fundamental teaching of Buddhism regarding the nature of self?

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The self is an illusion, a temporary construct.
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Buddhism teaches that the self is not a fixed, unchanging entity, but rather a constantly changing process, composed of various mental and physical elements. It is an illusion created by our attachment to impermanent phenomena.

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