Buddhist Emptiness (Śūnyatā) — What It Really Means
680 views | 26 Aug 2025
Most people misunderstand śūnyatā — the Buddhist teaching of emptiness — as nothingness or nihilism. But what did the Buddha truly mean? In this profound talk, Param Pujya Gurudev Anandmurti Gurumaa sheds light on the essence of emptiness, pointing beyond the clutter of thoughts and ego to a deeper silence within. Is emptiness the end of the self, or the beginning of true freedom? Watch this illuminating discourse to discover the subtle truth hidden in Buddha’s words. Timestamps 00:00 – Question on Emptiness in Buddhism 00:24 – What Emptiness Really Means 01:19 – Refuge in Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha 02:29 – Importance of Satsang and Ashram Life 02:57 – Obstacles in the Mind 03:00 – The Five Yamas & Niyamas 03:23 – Buddha and the Question of Ishwara 04:35 – Misinterpretations in Buddhist History 05:35 – Emptiness as Dissolution of Reflections 05:17 – Purification of Mind Before Realisation 05:33 – Role of Pranayama & Anapanasati Meditation 06:01 – Conclusion: Entering Deeper Understanding You can email your questions for Gurudev Anandmurti Gurumaa to samvaad@gurumaa.com
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