What does I mean in Buddhism?

The "I" in Buddhism refers to human self-existence. For Buddhists, "I" does not exist independently, but is composed of aggregates. That is to say, "I" is composed of the five aggregates of body and mind. The five aggregates of body and mind are the basic elements for the existence of all things. Body and mind generally refer to the material and non-material components of life, while aggregates represent the characteristics of these elements. Therefore, "I" is not an eternal entity, but changes with time, place, environment and other factors. Buddhist teachings believe that if we regard "I" as a fixed entity, it will lead to deviations and misjudgments in our understanding of ourselves and the world.

In Buddhist teachings, selflessness is a very important concept. The Buddhist idea of ??selflessness stems from a deep understanding of the nature of suffering and the relationship between cause and effect in life. Buddhism believes that "I" and all things derived from "I" are impermanent, impermanent, and free-originating existences, and have no independent entity. Therefore, the path of practice advocated by Buddhism is to get rid of this "I" and realize that all things are unavailable, so as to achieve the state of freedom from suffering and bliss. However, Buddhism also requires us to treat ourselves and others with compassion, which inevitably involves human self-existence. Therefore, "I" and selflessness in Buddhism are interrelated and influence each other.

In real life, the concept of "I" has become the norm in people's thinking. In a busy life, people often become depressed and lose themselves. Buddhism believes that we should look at life with a normal mind, have a calm and mindful attitude, and face the suffering and joy of life with a normal mentality. Therefore, the "I" in Buddhism is not an ethereal concept, but one that maintains self-existence in a peaceful and calm state. For modern people, we should recognize our own existence, understand our role and value to the world, approach life with a smile, be positive, transcend ourselves, and pursue inner peace and happiness.