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Sunyata

Note - Sunyata

We view the world from our own eyes (perspective). Buddhist call this 'perverted relative truth'. Why perverted? Because this way of seeing the world is distorted, influenced by our mood, lust, opinion.

Lesson goal achieved?

Are we able to understand

and apply the term Sunyata?

Two truths

Lesson goal:

To be able to understand and

apply the term Sunyata when

discussing Buddhism.

HOMEWORK

Look around you this week and take a picture of something related to Buddhism. Upload your picture in the Teamfolder.

Relative Truth

Pure relative truth

Perverted relative Truth

Awareness

Ignorance

Absolute truth

Question 3

What does the quote " there's no spoon" have to do with Buddhism?

Matrix

Sunyata = the doctrine of emptiness

Sunyata

Doctrine of emptiness

Reaching Sunyata means you can now reach enlightenment. But even now you can make a choice:

become a Buddha (reach enlightenment. Or become a Bodhisattva. You choose to not become enlightend yet, you stay in samsara to help others reach enlightenment first.

To be free of distractions such as longing, ignorance and aversion

Question 1: Which pill would you choose? Why

Sunyata

Karma

The law of consequences

Question 2

What is the link with Buddhism?

From relative to pure

When you become aware of your own perspective, your truth shifts from 'perverted' to 'pure'. You are still influenced by your opinions and desires but you are aware that you are and can try to stop it.

Reaching the state of sunyata means you are now living in a state of 'absolute truth' about the world. You live your life but are not influenced by anything. You take everything as it comes and that's okay. You are now empty.

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