In Zen Buddhism, “emptiness” is a core Buddhist philosophical concept derived from the teachings of Prajnaparamita (the perfection of wisdom). “Emptiness” refers to the fact that all things have no fixed self-nature and independent existence. It means that all phenomena are interdependent and influence each other. This concept is used in Zen Buddhism to reveal the true state of the world and the way individuals exist in it. It is the fundamental perspective for understanding and experiencing the world.
In Zen Buddhism, “emptiness” is not only a theoretical understanding, but also a core experience in practice and practice. It helps practitioners transcend attachment to the appearance of things and realize that the essence of all things is indivisible and continuous. This understanding helps eliminate mind poisons and suffering, since most mind poisons arise from a wrong attachment to the inherent nature of things.
In Zen Buddhism, by practicing the concept of emptiness through meditation, practitioners can more deeply explore and experience the relationship between themselves and the world, thereby achieving a higher level of self-awareness and spiritual freedom.
