‘Do not let the word ’emptiness’ delude you — just because there’s no self, it doesn’t mean there is no Buddha.’
Everyday Buddhism
‘Do not let the word ’emptiness’ delude you — just because there’s no self, it doesn’t mean there is no Buddha.’
Everyday Buddhism
‘Emptiness (Sunyatā) is a synonym for the insight of seeing not-self (anatta).’
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‘As long as we have belief or notion of a ‘self’, we shall naturally think that liberation will take a long time.’
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‘Reality has no boundary.’
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In the Four Noble Truths the Buddha gives the essence of his understanding.
Everyday Buddhism
‘Any view or teaching that encompasses self makes awakening unattainable.’
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Buddhism has plenty of antidotes. Try this for over thinking — be aware of the many times you’re not thinking. This will blossom into full awareness.
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‘And that taught me you can’t have anything, you can’t have anything at all. Because desire just cheats you.’
F Scott Fitzgerald