Not-self (Pāli: anatta; Sanskrit: anātman) is the third mark of existence. Upon careful examination, one finds that no phenomenon is really "I" or "mine"; these concepts are in fact constructed by the mind. In the Nikayas anatta is not meant as a metaphysical assertion, but as an approach for gaining release from suffering. In fact, the Buddha rejected both of the metaphysical assertions "I have a Self" and "I have no Self" as ontological views that bind one to suffering.[note 9] When asked if the self was identical with the body, the Buddha refused to answer. By analyzing the constantly changing physical and mental constituents (skandhas) of a person or object, the practitioner comes to the conclusion that neither the respective parts nor the person as a whole comprise a self. COUNT 8
QSN1 What is the third mark of existence in Buddhism? ANS1 Not-self (Pāli: anatta; Sanskrit: anātman) QSN2 The Buddha rejected the metaphysical assertions "I have a Self" and "I have no Self" as views that bind one to what? ANS2 suffering QSN3 What was the answer given when the Buddha was asked if the body is the same as the self? ANS3 the Buddha refused to answer QSN4 What is the conclusion that one comes to when analyzing the changing physical and mental components or  person or thing? ANS4 neither the respective parts nor the person as a whole comprise a self QSN5 What is the 3rd mark of existence? ANS5 Not-self QSN6 In what form is anatta not meant as a metaphysical assertion? ANS6 Nikayas QSN7 Buddha rejected the assertion "I have a Self" and what other related assertion? ANS7 "I have no Self" QSN8 What is the term for constantly changing physical and mental parts? ANS8 skandhas