buddhism teaches there is no permanent , individual self. this is a very hard concept for people to grasp who have grown up with judaism, christianity, or islam, religions that believe strongly in the permanence of the individual self. how does this rejection of the permanent, individual self tie in with the doctrine of the cycle of birth, death, rebirth, and, finally, liberation.

Select the correct sentence. a. i feel well about starting my new classes this semester. b. despite her inexperience, helen did surprisingly well in the gymnastic competition. c. justin has a great sense of humor and can tell a joke really good. d. that tie looks well with your shirt.

What is a word that is stronger than "beautiful"

1. what is the best example of the use of rhyme? a. the beat of drum b. fresh green grass c. a wild little child d. the kindness of strangers 2. which of the following is always true about a haiku? a. it has one three-line stanza b. it has a specific rhyme scheme of abab c. it uses alliteration d. it expresses thoughts or feelings of a single speaker 3. what is the best example a simile? a. marty’s shout rattled the windows b. her voice was clear as a bell c. he is a bear in the morning d. the blossoms in the garden nodded