Which of the Following Statements Best Accounts for the Term

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best accounts for the term anatman?

• A) Buddhists do not believe in a divine creator or soul.
• B) Buddhists place faith in the Buddha, much as Hindus revere Brahman.
• C) Buddhists meditate daily to purify their inner essence.
• D) Buddhists strive to please a single all-powerful diety.

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