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**PharmaDrMan** · 10-03-2010, 12:15 AM

Originally Posted by Truelotus My Question is "What is Emptiness"? Someone just asked me that, and I didn't know the answer, other than the Heart Suttra which I believe is more of a mahayana thing??

Hello Truelotus,

Some Soto schools have drop out the Heart Sutta and have brought into light the Maha Suññata Sutta MN122 and Cula Suññata Sutta MN121 so not to get astrayed and entangled with the speculative Mahayana philosophies about emptiness.

I highly recommend this two suttas once the are included at the Majjhima Nikaya wich are the essencial doctrine of the Middle Way teached by the historical Buddha so to have a ballanced perspective about his teachings.

Yes, I see. Last time I was in a Zendo was with Katagiri Roshi! I can see why they eliminate it. It's a very nice Suttra but confusing at the same time.

I hope I have replied correctly and after the [/qu0te] mark.

Best,
True

10-03-2010, 12:15 AM	#12
PharmaDrMan Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 513 Senior Member	Originally Posted by Truelotus My Question is "What is Emptiness"? Someone just asked me that, and I didn't know the answer, other than the Heart Suttra which I believe is more of a mahayana thing?? Hello Truelotus, Some Soto schools have drop out the Heart Sutta and have brought into light the Maha Suññata Sutta MN122 and Cula Suññata Sutta MN121 so not to get astrayed and entangled with the speculative Mahayana philosophies about emptiness. I highly recommend this two suttas once the are included at the Majjhima Nikaya wich are the essencial doctrine of the Middle Way teached by the historical Buddha so to have a ballanced perspective about his teachings. Yes, I see. Last time I was in a Zendo was with Katagiri Roshi! I can see why they eliminate it. It's a very nice Suttra but confusing at the same time. I hope I have replied correctly and after the [/qu0te] mark. Best, True
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