Buddhism talks about 'emptiness' and for many this can be a difficult concept to accept. The idea that everything leads to suffering and that ultimately everything is empty can appear nihilistic and fairly depressing, but this 'emptiness' does not mean worthless, or devoid of meaning. It is a common human condition that we attach personal … Continue reading Shielding
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Emptiness
"Doors and windows are cut in the walls of a house. And because they are empty spaces we are able to use them. Therefore on the one hand we have the benefit of existence. And on the other we make use of non-existence." (Tao Te Ching) When we cut a window in our wall, we … Continue reading Emptiness
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