In Eastern philosophies and religious practices, the concepts of self and identity have long captivated the minds of scholars and spiritual seekers alike.
Hinduism and Buddhism offer contrasting views on the nature of existence and the self.
At the heart of this difference lies the Hindu concept of atman and the Buddhist notion of anatman.
Atman refers to the eternal, unchanging essence of an individual, while anatman posits that there is no such thing — no permanent, independent self.