The (Discourse on the Not-Self Characteristic) is the second sermon delivered by the Buddha after his enlightenment. Following the first sermon ( Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta ), which led his first five disciples to become Stream-enterers ( Sotapanna ), this specific discourse led all five to full enlightenment as Arahants.
To dismantle the illusion of a permanent "self" or "soul" ( Atta ). 2. Analysis of the Five Aggregates ( Pancakkhandha ) The (Discourse on the Not-Self Characteristic) is the
Below is a structured guide for a Dharma Deshana (Bana) on this profound teaching. 1. The Context (Nidana) Isipatana Deer Park, near Benares (Varanasi). The Context (Nidana) Isipatana Deer Park, near Benares
The Buddha systematically analyzes the five components of existence to show that none are under our absolute control, and thus, none can be called "self". Anattalakkhana Sutta (SN 22.59) - Buddha Vacana The Context (Nidana) Isipatana Deer Park
The Pancavaggiya bhikkhus—Kondanna, Bhaddiya, Vappa, Mahanama, and Assaji.