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Śūnyatā ( shoon-yə-TAH; Sanskrit: शून्यता; Pali: suññatā lit. "emptiness", "voidness", "vacuity") is an Indian philosophical concept In Buddhism, Jainism, Hinduism, and other Indian philosophical traditions. The concept has multiple meanings depending on its doctrinal context; 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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The Inner MonkSerial: NC-00076 Part of "The Inner Monk" Archival Photo OSB Cam, Ego, Emptiness, Instruction, Letting Go |
1992 1 of 3 |
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Fear Emptiness, Commitment, Mindfulness, Patience, Anger, Right Speech, Emotions, Don... |
Aug 05 1991 City Center |
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Embodied Zen: The Practice of Suchness Emptiness, Practice, Intimacy |
May 15 1991 |
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Bridging Emptiness and Existence Emptiness, Buddhism, Practice |
Mar 13 1991 |
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Emptiness and Existence Intertwined Emptiness, Abhidharma, Work |
Feb 13 1991 |
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Embracing Emptiness: Path to Peace Emptiness, Practice, Time |
Feb 09 1991 |
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Deep Focus in a Distracting World Concentration, Hindrances, Emptiness, Doubt, Delusion |
Nov 08 1990 |
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Embracing Impermanence Through Buddhist Wisdom Emptiness, Delusion, Buddha Nature, Peace, No-Self |
Nov 08 1990 |
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Big Emptiness and Small EmptinessSerial: BZ-00516B Saturday Lecture Emptiness, Building, Dharma Transmission, Lay, Lineage, Sixth Patriarch, Teacher-and-... |
Aug 25 1990 Berkeley Zen Center |
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Embracing Earthquakes: Zen's Interconnected Truth Emptiness, Oneness |
Oct 27 1989 Unknown |
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Dzögchen TeachingsSerial: SF-02715 Commercially produced cassette Emptiness, Practice, Meditation |
Oct 09 1989 San Jose |
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Dzögchen TeachingsSerial: SF-02716 Commercially produced cassette Emptiness, Practice, Time |
Oct 09 1989 San Jose |
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Dzögchen TeachingsSerial: SF-02719B Commercially produced cassette Practice, Emptiness, Yoga |
Oct 09 1989 San Jose |
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Dzogchen Teachings Emptiness, Realization, Commitment, Transmission, Religion, Mandala, Lineage, Enemies... |
Oct 08 1989 4 San Jose |
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Dzögchen TeachingsSerial: SF-02718 Commercially produced cassette Emptiness, Compassion, Practice |
Oct 08 1989 San Jose |
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Mountains and Rivers: Zen Reality Emptiness, Effort, Delusion |
Jul 19 1989 |
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Zen Creations: Form Meets Emptiness Buddha Nature, Emptiness, Buddhism |
Jun 21 1989 |
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Science and Spirit: A Unified JourneySerial: SF-00049 Sunday lecture Emptiness, Liberation, Suzuki Roshi, Heart Sutra, Religion, Vow, Funeral, Observe,... |
May 07 1989 Green Gulch Farm |
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Transcending Hindrances Through Compassion Subject-and-Object, Hindrances, Emptiness, Hate, Nirvana, Gratitude, Offering,... |
May 06 1989 |
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Emptiness and Compassion: Retreat Serial 00026 Emptiness, Wisdom, Consciousness |
Nov 12 1988 Tape 2 |
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Embodied Enlightenment Through Zazen Practice Practice, Buddha, Emptiness |
Aug 20 1988 |
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Realizing Emptiness Through Experiential Insight Emptiness, Effort, Concentration |
Jul 27 1988 |
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Blissful Harmony Through Meditative Emptiness Emptiness, Meditation, Zazen |
Jul 14 1988 |
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Contemplative Prayer in the Modern WorldSerial: NC-00266 Contemplative Prayer in the Modern World Emptiness, Breath, Don't Know Mind, Zazen |
May 28 1988 1 of 3 San Luis Obispo |
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Contemplative Prayer in the Modern WorldSerial: NC-00268 Contemplative Prayer in the Modern World Intimacy, Oneness, Emptiness, Patience |
May 28 1988 3 of 3 San Luis Obispo |
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Blue Cliff Record ClassSerial: SF-00070 Cases 14 and 15 Suzuki Roshi, First Principle, Oneness, Lotus Sutra, Karma, Transmission, Dragons,... |
Nov 27 1987 5 Green Gulch Farm |
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Heart Sutra Commentary Emptiness, Birth-and-Death, Heart Sutra, Observe, Impermanence, Four Foundations of... |
1987 1 |
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Transformed in Communal HarmonyOSB Cam, Emptiness, Renunciation, Continuous Practice, Obstacles, Vow |
1987 5-6 of 14 |
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Mind's Mirror: Transforming Worlds Within Emptiness, Love, Work |
Dec 14 1986 |
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Cycle of Enlightenment and Return Buddhism, Emptiness, Culture |
Nov 21 1986 |
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Transformative Waters of John's GospelSerial: NC-00472 Saint John OSB Cam, Mandala, Enlightenment, Emptiness |
Feb 13 1986 |
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Gospel of John and the Christian Wisdom TraditionSerial: NC-00556 Retreat on the Gospel of John OSB Cam, Karma, Intuition, Realization, Emptiness, Conversation |
Dec 11 1984 2 of 5 Utah |
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Philosophy's Dance with Salvation Practice, Emptiness, Time |
Oct 1984 |
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Embracing Emptiness for Spiritual Freedom Emptiness, Vow, Rumi |
Aug 04 1984 |
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Embrace Experience Through Ritual Unity Emptiness, Ceremony, Freedom, Heart Sutra, Separation |
Apr 09 1984 |
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Embrace the Unfolding Unknown Faith, Big Mind, Letting Go, Doubt, Emptiness |
Mar 27 1984 |
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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 #2: The Highest Truth is EmptinessSerial: BZ-00418A 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 Nature of the Precepts Precepts, Bodhisattva Precepts, Mahayana, Realization, Lay, Sangha, Bodhidharma,... |
Aug 03 1983 1 |
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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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Prajna Paramita: Four SamadhisSerial: BZ-00002B Sesshin Day 4 Samadhi, Emptiness, Samadhi, Zazen |
May 14 1983 Berkeley Zen Center |
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Importance of Attention to Form in Zen PracticeSerial: BZ-00049A Sesshin Day 1 Practice, Zazen, Emptiness |
Feb 19 1983 Berkeley Zen Center |
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Mahamudra & Chenrezig meditation instructions, Serial 00082 Meditation, Practice, Emptiness |
Dec 05 1982 A Tape II, DR65 |
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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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1982.09.25-serial.00110 Practice, Wisdom, Emptiness |
Sep 25 1982 |
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1982.09.18-serial.00109 Practice, Emptiness, Time |
Sep 18 1982 |
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1982.09.DD-serial.00101 Zazen, Emptiness, Time |
Sep 1982 |
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1982.09.DD-serial.00106 Avalokitesvara, Emptiness, Practice |
Sep 1982 |
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1982.09.DD-serial.00107 Practice, Buddha, Emptiness |
Sep 1982 |