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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?
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.
Pure relative truth
Perverted relative Truth
Awareness
Ignorance
What does the quote " there's no spoon" have to do with Buddhism?
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
The law of consequences
What is the link with Buddhism?
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.