In the Milindapañha, a dialogue between monk Nagasena and King Melinda, Nagasena responds to being asked his name by stating 'Nagasena is just a designation, a term, a concept, a name—no permanent person exists here,' perfectly capturing Buddha's teaching on no-self.

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Peter

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Nagasena is just a designation a term a concept a name no permanent person exists here

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The SELF vs NO-SELF: Jung & Buddha's Greatest DebateBuddha's Wisdom
Created: 8/11/2026, 7:06:35 AM

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