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**LICraig** · 04-14-2011, 11:48 PM

This is because [consciousness] does not has an inherent existence.

So, theoretically all consciousness/awareness where ever it may reside could potentially be annihilated completely?

What then would be the "point" of arising and falling phenomena if there is no consciousness/awareness of it?

04-14-2011, 11:48 PM	#22
LICraig Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 659 Senior Member	This is because [consciousness] does not has an inherent existence. So, theoretically all consciousness/awareness where ever it may reside could potentially be annihilated completely? What then would be the "point" of arising and falling phenomena if there is no consciousness/awareness of it?
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