shunyata
(śūnyatā)
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sunyata |
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Describes the state of voidness. |
| Long Description: |
A Sanskrit term used to describe the state of voidness as discussed in the Mādhyamika school of Nāgārjuna, which became central to Zen experience. |
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The Laughing Buddha of Tofukuji: The Life of Zen Master Keido Fukushima , by Ishwar C. Harris |
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