Sautrantika School
Phenomena: Permanent phenomena (non-things) are conventional truths. Impermanent phenomena are ultimate truths.
▪ Conventional Truth (Conception): Is inferential valid cognition. It is to experience phenomena indirectly through words and thoughts. Conception is generally characterized phenomena (abstractions); universals; mere imputation – it is conventional truth.
▪ Ultimate Truth (Perception): Is direct valid cognition. It is to experience phenomena directly through the senses. Perception is specifically characterized phenomena; particulars; exists from its own side – it is ultimate truth.
▪ Discriminate between mediating through concepts and direct perceptual experience – that is, be mindful of mistaking conceptions for perceptions.
Is the lack of an intrinsic or inherent self. Self does not exist since it cannot be apprehended by direct or inferential valid cognition. ▪ Only selflessness (emptiness) of persons, not of phenomena.
