Emptiness Talks
Śūnyatā ( shoon-yə-TAH; Sanskrit: शून्यता; Pali: suññatā), translated most often as "emptiness", "vacuity", and sometimes "voidness", or "nothingness" is an Indian philosophical concept. In Buddhism, Jainism, Hinduism, and other Indian philosophical traditions, the concept has multiple meanings depending on its doctrinal context. It is either an ontological feature of reality, a meditative state, or a phenomenological analysis of experience.
In Theravāda Buddhism, Pali: suññatā often refers to the non-self (Pāli: anattā, Sanskrit: anātman) nature of the five aggregates of experience and the six sense spheres. Pali: Suññatā is also often used to refer to a meditative state or experience.
In Mahāyāna Buddhism, śūnyatā refers to the tenet that "all things are empty of intrinsic existence and nature (svabhava)", but may also refer to the Buddha-nature teachings and primordial or empty awareness, as in Dzogchen, Shentong, or Chan.
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Present Practice with Impermanent Time Right Effort, Practice Period, Concentration, Emptiness, Intention |
Feb 23 1984 |
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Book of Serenity: Case #2Serial: BZ-00418A The Highest Truth is Emptiness, Rohatsu Day 6 Emptiness, SER-2, Enlightenment, Bodhidharma, Two Truths, Four Noble Truths, Practice... |
Dec 1983 Part 1 of 2 Berkeley Zen Center |
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Unveiling Divine Mysteries in SymbolismSerial: NC-00707 Monastic Spirituality Set 12 of 12 Sanctuary, Buddhism, Intuition, Emptiness |
Oct 11 1983 |
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The Fifth Grave Precept: Do Not Misuse Drugs Precepts, Bodhisattva Precepts, true dharma, Giving-and-Taking, Sangha, Lay,... |
Aug 09 1983 Green Gulch |
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The Second Grave Precept: Not Stealing Precepts, Peace, realization, Greed, Buddha Nature, Non-violence, training, Emptiness... |
Aug 05 1983 SFZC |
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The Nature of the Precepts Precepts, Bodhisattva Precepts, Mahayana, realization, Lay, Sangha, Bodhidharma,... |
Aug 03 1983 1 |
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The Nature of the Precepts Precepts, Bodhisattva Precepts, Mahayana, Lay, Bodhidharma, Emptiness, Daily Life,... |
Aug 03 1983 SFZC |
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Christ as Creation's Hidden TreasureSerial: NC-00396 Monastic Theology Series Set 1 of 3 Emptiness, Breath, Compassion |
Jul 13 1983 |
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Recapitulation: Irenaeus' Theological TapestrySerial: NC-00393 Monastic Theology Series Set 1 of 3 Demons, Repentance, resistance, Oneness, Emptiness |
Jun 22 1983 |
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Monasticism: Universal Archetype or Christian Essence?Serial: NC-00871 Monastic Spirituality Set 10 of 12 OSB Cam, Buddhism, Oneness, Emptiness, zen, Equanimity |
Apr 16 1983 |
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Evolving Traditions of Monastic LifeSerial: NC-00410 Monastic Orientation Set 1 of 2 Patience, Hindrances, Sanctuary, Emptiness, Vow |
Nov 23 1982 |
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Fear and Love: A Spiritual JourneySerial: NC-00683 Monastic Spirituality Set 5 of 12 Emptiness, Balance, Renunciation, Obstacles, Mindfulness |
Feb 04 1982 |
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Solitude's Role in Monastic HarmonySerial: NC-00689 Monastic Spirituality Set 5 of 12 Renunciation, Letting Go, Emptiness, Hate, Greed |
Oct 29 1981 |
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Poetry, Love, and Spiritual Rebellion Lay, Ordinary Mind, Passions, Bodhisattva Vow, Emptiness, Commitment, Balance,... |
Sep 28 1981 |
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Application of the Practice - Feminism and Buddhism in the Diamond Sangha Emptiness, Aspects of Practice, Lineage, Separation, Sangha, Monastic Practice, Lay,... |
Aug 14 1981 1 |
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Application of the Practice - Feminism and Buddhism in the Diamond Sangha Emptiness, Lineage, Aspects of Practice, Bodhisattva Vow, Heart Sutra, Sangha,... |
Aug 14 1981 2 |
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Embracing Crisis for Spiritual AuthenticitySerial: NC-00875 Monastic Spirituality Set 3 of 12 OSB Cam, Commitment, Happiness, First Principle, realization, Emptiness |
May 01 1981 |
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Knowledge of God & Trinity Transmission, Emptiness, Buddhism, Lineage, Koan |
Feb 1981 4 of 14 |
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Asceticism Addiction, Emptiness, Buddhism, Renunciation, Hate |
Feb 1981 11 of 14 |
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Heart Oneness, Emptiness, Concentration, Fasting |
Feb 1981 8 fo 14 |
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Asceticism Emptiness, Ego, Buddha, Beginners, Repentance |
Feb 1981 12 of 14 |
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Freedom in Spiritual PovertySerial: NC-00793 Monastic Spirituality Set 2 of 12 OSB Cam, Ego, Renunciation, Liberation, Emptiness, zen |
Jan 20 1981 |
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Monastic Poverty Paths and ParadoxesSerial: NC-00366 Monastic Spirituality Set 1 of 12 OSB Cam, Renunciation, Emptiness, japanese, zen, Diversity |
Jan 13 1981 |
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Richness in Spiritual PovertySerial: NC-00369 Monastic Spirituality Set 1 of 12 OSB Cam, Emptiness, Renunciation, Letting Go, Fasting, realization |
Dec 20 1980 |
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Celibacy's Spiritual Symphony UnveiledSerial: NC-00856 Monastic Spirituality Set 9 of 12 OSB Cam, Duality, Commitment, Emptiness, Vow |
Oct 29 1980 |
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Poetic Imagination: Beyond Morality Evil, Emptiness |
May 11 1980 SFZC |
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Poetry's Mystical Tapestry Unveiled Continuous Practice, Demons, Interview, Silence, Passions, Offering, Bell, confusion... |
Apr 13 1980 SFZC |
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Individualism's Spiritual Slumber UnveiledSerial: NC-00568 Cassian Institute Oneness, Addiction, zen, Emptiness |
Mar 1980 |
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The Essence of Monastic SimplicitySerial: NC-00372 Monastic Spirituality Set 1 of 12 OSB Cam, Separation, Emptiness, Enthusiasm, realization, Commitment |
Jan 06 1980 |
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PrayerSerial: NC-01109 Prayer OSB Cam, Emptiness, Emotions, zen, Addiction, Breath |
Sep 1978 3 of 3 |
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PrayerSerial: NC-01108 Prayer OSB Cam, Demons, Letting Go, Happiness, Emptiness, Enemies |
Sep 1978 2 of 3 |
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Lama Govinda’s PaperSerial: SF-00010 AIBS Religion, Emptiness, Sanctuary, Dragons, Birth-and-Death, Lovingkindness, Passions,... |
Aug 05 1978 |
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Pursuing Purity: Ancient and Modern AsceticismSerial: NC-00553 Vina Retreat OSB Cam, Emptiness, Ego, Fasting, Letting Go, zen |
Feb 1978 |
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Heart of Prayer: Echoes of DavidSerial: NC-00552 Vina Retreat OSB Cam, Emptiness, Duality, Concentration, zen |
Feb 1978 |
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Rediscovering Identity Through Spiritual LensSerial: NC-00550 Vina Retreat OSB Cam, Emptiness, Don't Know Mind, Ego, Separation, Renunciation |
Feb 1978 |
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Three Dimensions of Divine HumanitySerial: NC-00551 Vina Retreat OSB Cam, Liberation, Don't Know Mind, Emptiness, Buddhism, Commitment |
Feb 1978 |
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Pathways to Spiritual EnlightenmentSerial: SF-00125 The third great religious awakening in America. Emptiness, Religion, Manjushri, Interview, Conversation, Karma |
Jul 18 1973 2 |
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Consciousness Mindfulness, Oneness, Karma, Don't Know Mind, Observe, Emptiness, Cultivation,... |
May 15 1973 Tassajara |
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Discussions Freedom, Liberation, Emptiness, Duality, Attachment, Religion |
May 13 1973 Tassajara |
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Mindful Liberation Through Buddhist WisdomSerial: SF-00995 "First 30 mins of 70 min lecture" Freedom, Concentration, Balance, Mindfulness, Liberation, Attachment, Karma, Doubt,... |
May 12 1973 Tassajara |
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The Monastic TraditionSerial: SF-00132 Monastic experience across religious traditions. Silence, Monastic Practice, Don't Know Mind, Emptiness, Religion, Bell, Anger... |
Feb 26 1973 2 |
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SF SeminarSerial: SF-00022 Myths and legends in religious traditions; natural and supernatural language. Attachment, Heart Sutra, Religion, Emptiness, Buddha Nature, Transmission, Enemies,... |
Feb 22 1973 |
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Zen's Sacred in the EverydaySerial: SF-03016 8411-2 Dragons, Bodhidharma, Light-and-Darkness, First Principle, Ceremony, Instruction,... |
1973 Unknown |
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Wind Stops, But Still Flower FallsSerial: SR-00163 This audio has been improved, so more of the students' questions may be discernible. Ummon, Faith, Freedom, reality, Dragons, Community, Emptiness, Wisdom, Building,... |
Aug 15 1971 Tassajara |
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Manifested Three TreasuresPrecepts, Precepts, Emptiness, Priest, Anger, American, Sangha, lecture, Enemies,... |
Jul 06 1971 City Center |
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Real Precepts Are Beyond WordsPrecepts, Precepts, reality, Observe, Freedom, sitting, Emptiness, Sangha, Duality,... |
Jul 02 1971 City Center |
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Calmness of MindSerial: SR-00151 Sesshin Lecture No. 2 Practice is to expose yourself as you are, express yourself fully. Accepting your teacher's words.... Sesshin, Zazen, Breath, Community, Emptiness, Priest, Pain, Community, heart, Hate,... |
Jun 07 1971 City Center |
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Not Sticking to EnlightenmentSerial: SF-05445B ===== Awakening the Archive - Tape #26, by Shundo David Haye ===== It's not completely clear how this talk dropped off the radar, as the tape had been copied and... Sesshin, Sixth Patriarch, Emptiness |
Feb 12 1971 B City Center |
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Teisho (Introduced by Jakusho Kwong)Serial: SF-05452B Mill Valley Zendo, talk by Suzuki Roshi Emptiness, Precepts, Observe, Ego, Evil |
Dec 23 1970 Mill Valley Zendo |
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Ekō Lecture 2Serial: SR-00229 The Second Morning Eko, Part 1 of 3 [This is the second in a series of six lectures by Suzuki on the four ekos chanted... Eko, Chanting, Chanting, Anger, Buddha Nature, Mahayana, heart, Karma, Meditation,... |
Jul 10 1970 Tassajara |