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The Sanskrit term for the concept of 'not self' or 'no fixed self'. This is classified among the three marks of existence, namely impermanence, suffering and no fixed self. The equivalent Pali term is Anatta.
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Impermanent self
I hear people saying this a lot regarding Annatta - "if something is impermanent then it cannot be self."
But doesn't this only apply if you're coming from the view that a 'self' must be permanent …
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Annatta and taking responsibility
I'm a bit confused about "not self". How do you take responsibility for your actions if you don't see them as your actions but just a process happening? For example if you're an alcoholic part of the …