Emptiness Talks
Śūnyatā ( shoon-yə-TAH; Sanskrit: शून्यता; Pali: suññatā), translated most often as "emptiness", "vacuity", and sometimes "voidness", or "nothingness" is an Indian philosophical concept. In Buddhism, Jainism, Hinduism, and other Indian philosophical traditions, the concept has multiple meanings depending on its doctrinal context. It is either an ontological feature of reality, a meditative state, or a phenomenological analysis of experience.
In Theravāda Buddhism, Pali: suññatā often refers to the non-self (Pāli: anattā, Sanskrit: anātman) nature of the five aggregates of experience and the six sense spheres. Pali: Suññatā is also often used to refer to a meditative state or experience.
In Mahāyāna Buddhism, śūnyatā refers to the tenet that "all things are empty of intrinsic existence and nature (svabhava)", but may also refer to the Buddha-nature teachings and primordial or empty awareness, as in Dzogchen, Shentong, or Chan.
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OpennessSerial: NC-00767 Retreat Conference. Openess OSB Cam, Openness, Breath, Emotions, Forgiveness, Emptiness, Offering |
May 2007 1 of 5 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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OpennessSerial: NC-00768 Retreat Conference. Openess OSB Cam, Openness, Emotions, Discrimination, Concentration, Emptiness, Breath... |
May 2007 Part 2 (of 5) New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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The Brief Rule of St. RomualdSerial: NC-00054 The Little Rule of Saint Romuald Archival Photo OSB Cam, Romuald, Brief Rule of St. Romuald, Emptiness, Monastic Practice, zen,... |
2003 3 of 4 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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January 21st, 1999, Serial No. 00144Serial: NC-00144 Rule of Benedict Novice Class # 2 - 1990s OSB Cam, Duality, Emptiness, Oneness, Buddhism |
Jan 21 1999 |
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The Kingdom in Parables: IntroductionSerial: NC-00063 Part of "The Kingdom in Parables: New Testament, Cosmology and Contemporary Poetry" 1. The Kingdom in Parables: Introduction Archival Photo OSB Cam, Emptiness, Compassion |
1998 1 of 4 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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September 20th, 1995, Serial No. 00286Serial: NC-00286 New Testament Class OSB Cam, Emptiness, Thoroughness, Patience, Compassion, Money |
Sep 20 1995 |
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The Idea of a Taoist Sage and Gospel Parallels / Taoist Metaphysical Vision and the Christian Concept of GodSerial: NC-00011 Session 1 & 2 of "Trinity and Tao: Christian and Taoist Spirituality" Talk 1: The Idea of a Taoist Sage and Gospel Parallels Talk 2: Taoist... OSB Cam, First Principle, Enlightenment, Darkness and Light, Breath, Emptiness... |
1995 1 of 2 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Taoist Meditation Practice and the Hesychast Tradition / "Stillness-Contemplation": Lao Tzu, Evagrius, EckhartSerial: NC-00012 Session 3 & 4 of "Trinity and Tao: Christian and Taoist Spirituality" Talk 3: Taoist Meditation Practice and the Hesychast Tradition Talk 4: "... OSB Cam, Emptiness, Observe, Posture, Buddhism, Enlightenment |
1995 2 of 2 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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1995, Serial No. 00131Serial: NC-00131 Rule of Benedict Novice Class # 1 - 1990s OSB Cam, Emptiness, Pain, Oneness, Vow, Commitment |
1995 |
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Christ, the Poets and the PersonSerial: NC-00047 Part of "The Awakening Self: The New Testament and the Poets" retreat. Archival Photo OSB Cam, Poetry, First Principle, realization, Buddhism, Emptiness |
1995 1 of 4 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Contemplative PrayerSerial: NC-01098 Contemplative Prayer Class OSB Cam, Emptiness, Renunciation, Obstacles, Fasting |
Aug 02 1994 9 of 11 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Contemplative PrayerSerial: NC-00881 Contemplative Prayer Class OSB Cam, Monastic Practice, Emptiness, Darkness and Light |
May 31 1994 3 of 11 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Contemplation and Inner ExperienceSerial: NC-00710 Class on contemplative prayer using Thomas Merton's The Inner Experience. Class III Contemplative Prayer Set 1 of 2 OSB Cam, Monastic Practice, Emptiness, Darkness and Light |
1994 3 of 10 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Contemplation and Inner ExperienceSerial: NC-00838 Class on contemplative prayer using Thomas Merton's The Inner Experience. Class IX Contemplative Prayer Set 2 of 2 OSB Cam, Emptiness, Renunciation, Obstacles, Fasting |
1994 9 of 10 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Spiritual Teaching of the Brief Rule of Saint RomualdSerial: NC-00039 Part of "Spiritual Teaching of the Brief Rule of Saint Romuald" Talk #1 is missing. Archival Photo OSB Cam, Money, Emptiness, Letting Go, Daily Life |
1993 4 of 4 (#1 missing) New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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The Hermitage of the HeartSerial: NC-00042 Part of "The Hermitage of the Heart" Archival Photo OSB Cam, Letting Go, Daily Life, Emptiness, Enemies |
1993 3 of 3 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Prayer & the Rule of St. BenedictSerial: NC-00033 Part of "Prayer and the Rule of St. Benedict" Archival Photo OSB Cam, Intimacy, Emptiness, Posture, Sanctuary |
1992 1 of 4 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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The Inner MonkSerial: NC-00075A Part of "The Inner Monk" Archival Photo OSB Cam, Oneness, Emptiness, Liberation, Balance |
1992 2 of 3 |
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The Inner MonkSerial: NC-00075B Part of "The Inner Monk" Archival Photo OSB Cam, Emptiness, Monastic Practice, Money, confusion, realization |
1992 3 of 3 |
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The Inner MonkSerial: NC-00076 Part of "The Inner Monk" Archival Photo OSB Cam, Emptiness, resistance, Letting Go, Ego, Instruction |
1992 1 of 3 |
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Gospel of John ClassSerial: NC-00276 Monastic formation class on the Gospel of John OSB Cam, Emptiness, Breath, realization |
Sep 22 1990 2 of 4 New Camaldoli Hermitage |
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Contemplative Prayer in the Modern WorldSerial: NC-00266 Contemplative Prayer in the Modern World Emptiness, Breath, Don't Know Mind, Zazen |
May 28 1988 1 of 3 San Luis Obispo |
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Contemplative Prayer in the Modern WorldSerial: NC-00268 Contemplative Prayer in the Modern World Intimacy, Oneness, Emptiness, Patience |
May 28 1988 3 of 3 San Luis Obispo |
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1987, Serial No. 00919OSB Cam, Emptiness, Renunciation, Continuous Practice, Obstacles, Vow |
1987 5-6 of 14 |
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February 13th, 1986, Serial No. 00472Serial: NC-00472 Saint John OSB Cam, Mandala, Enlightenment, Emptiness |
Feb 13 1986 |
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Gospel of John and the Christian Wisdom TraditionSerial: NC-00556 Retreat on the Gospel of John OSB Cam, Karma, Intuition, realization, Emptiness, Conversation |
Dec 11 1984 2 of 5 Utah |
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October 11th, 1983, Serial No. 00707Serial: NC-00707 Monastic Spirituality Set 12 of 12 Sanctuary, Buddhism, Intuition, Emptiness |
Oct 11 1983 |
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July 13th, 1983, Serial No. 00396Serial: NC-00396 Monastic Theology Series Set 1 of 3 Emptiness, Breath, Compassion |
Jul 13 1983 |
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June 22nd, 1983, Serial No. 00393Serial: NC-00393 Monastic Theology Series Set 1 of 3 Demons, Repentance, resistance, Oneness, Emptiness |
Jun 22 1983 |
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April 16th, 1983, Serial No. 00871Serial: NC-00871 Monastic Spirituality Set 10 of 12 OSB Cam, Buddhism, Oneness, Emptiness, zen, Equanimity |
Apr 16 1983 |
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November 23rd, 1982, Serial No. 00410Serial: NC-00410 Monastic Orientation Set 1 of 2 Patience, Hindrances, Sanctuary, Emptiness, Vow |
Nov 23 1982 |
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February 4th, 1982, Serial No. 00683Serial: NC-00683 Monastic Spirituality Set 5 of 12 Emptiness, Balance, Renunciation, Obstacles, Mindfulness |
Feb 04 1982 |
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October 29th, 1981, Serial No. 00689Serial: NC-00689 Monastic Spirituality Set 5 of 12 Renunciation, Letting Go, Emptiness, Hate, Greed |
Oct 29 1981 |
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May 1st, 1981, Serial No. 00875Serial: NC-00875 Monastic Spirituality Set 3 of 12 OSB Cam, Commitment, Happiness, First Principle, realization, Emptiness |
May 01 1981 |
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Heart Oneness, Emptiness, Concentration, Fasting |
Feb 1981 8 fo 14 |
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Asceticism Addiction, Emptiness, Buddhism, Renunciation, Hate |
Feb 1981 11 of 14 |
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Asceticism Emptiness, Ego, Buddha, Beginners, Repentance |
Feb 1981 12 of 14 |
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Knowledge of God & Trinity Transmission, Emptiness, Buddhism, Lineage, Koan |
Feb 1981 4 of 14 |
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January 20th, 1981, Serial No. 00793Serial: NC-00793 Monastic Spirituality Set 2 of 12 OSB Cam, Ego, Renunciation, Liberation, Emptiness, zen |
Jan 20 1981 |
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January 13th, 1981, Serial No. 00366Serial: NC-00366 Monastic Spirituality Set 1 of 12 OSB Cam, Renunciation, Emptiness, japanese, zen, Diversity |
Jan 13 1981 |
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December 20th, 1980, Serial No. 00369Serial: NC-00369 Monastic Spirituality Set 1 of 12 OSB Cam, Emptiness, Renunciation, Letting Go, Fasting, realization |
Dec 20 1980 |
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October 29th, 1980, Serial No. 00856Serial: NC-00856 Monastic Spirituality Set 9 of 12 OSB Cam, Duality, Commitment, Emptiness, Vow |
Oct 29 1980 |
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March 1980 talk, Serial No. 00568Serial: NC-00568 Cassian Institute Oneness, Addiction, zen, Emptiness |
Mar 1980 |
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January 6th, 1980, Serial No. 00372Serial: NC-00372 Monastic Spirituality Set 1 of 12 OSB Cam, Separation, Emptiness, Enthusiasm, realization, Commitment |
Jan 06 1980 |
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PrayerSerial: NC-01108 Prayer OSB Cam, Demons, Letting Go, Happiness, Emptiness, Enemies |
Sep 1978 2 of 3 |
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PrayerSerial: NC-01109 Prayer OSB Cam, Emptiness, Emotions, zen, Addiction, Breath |
Sep 1978 3 of 3 |
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February 1978 talk, Serial No. 00550Serial: NC-00550 Vina Retreat OSB Cam, Emptiness, Don't Know Mind, Ego, Separation, Renunciation |
Feb 1978 |
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February 1978 talk, Serial No. 00551Serial: NC-00551 Vina Retreat OSB Cam, Liberation, Don't Know Mind, Emptiness, Buddhism, Commitment |
Feb 1978 |
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February 1978 talk, Serial No. 00552Serial: NC-00552 Vina Retreat OSB Cam, Emptiness, Duality, Concentration, zen |
Feb 1978 |
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February 1978 talk, Serial No. 00553Serial: NC-00553 Vina Retreat OSB Cam, Emptiness, Ego, Fasting, Letting Go, zen |
Feb 1978 |