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**Gmvkgkmn** · 10-11-2010, 10:47 PM

I just thought I'd mention why I think joy and emptiness are related and why I posted to this thread.

When people talk about emptiness, to me, it brings up a negative connotation, like perhaps "meaningless" rather than "emptiness" and "emptiness" sounds very nihilistic. However, I think "emptiness" is a state of joy, and on other Theravadan lists, has been explained as such. So, basically, I'm talking about the nature of emptiness, which is joy. Hope that makes sense.

Best,

True

10-11-2010, 10:47 PM	#36
Gmvkgkmn Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 451 Senior Member	I just thought I'd mention why I think joy and emptiness are related and why I posted to this thread. When people talk about emptiness, to me, it brings up a negative connotation, like perhaps "meaningless" rather than "emptiness" and "emptiness" sounds very nihilistic. However, I think "emptiness" is a state of joy, and on other Theravadan lists, has been explained as such. So, basically, I'm talking about the nature of emptiness, which is joy. Hope that makes sense. Best, True
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