emptiness

Best Books on Emptiness / No-Self doctrine in Buddhism

First published February 11, 2015

I have studied Sunyata (emptiness) for over a decade. I have received teachings, read transcripts and meditated on the topic. Emptiness is a topic that I find deepens with time. Each time I look at the topic, I find new levels, new nuances and more application to my daily life. The books that follow are the [...]

Why Leave Cyclic Existence – and Emptiness (some questions)

First published February 10, 2015

Is suffering something to be avoided? Do we have to want to leave cyclic existence as Buddhists? Most people aren’t really driven to leave cyclic existence. Traditionally most Buddhists were only invested in getting a good next rebirth – you know, by ethics and generosity. So if you can live with that option, you’re still [...]