Q. With reference to Buddhist philosophy, consider the following statements:
1.The doctrine of karma in Buddhism holds that both present and future existences are conditioned by past and present actions, forming a continuous karmic chain.
2.The doctrine of anatta denies the existence of any form of self or soul, whether changing or unchanging.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
- The law of karma states that present and future lives are conditioned by past and present actions. This is in line with the concept of dependent origination, which links past actions to present and future rebirths.
- The doctrine of anatta (non-soul) does not deny all forms of self. It denies a permanent, unchanging soul, but acknowledges a changing, composite self made up of the five skandhas (form, feeling, perception, impulse, consciousness).
Source: NCERT and Ancient India – NCERT (R.S.Sharma)
