Emptiness

Lens: Emptiness
Beacons	Adaptation

Lenses, in the context of the Beacons of Everyday Enlightenment represent more specific concepts and practices through which we can understand the rich meaning of each Beacon. There are Primary Lenses, which are the most commonly understood and most robust meditative concepts, and there are Other Lenses which are a collection of other closely related ideas for that Beacon.

Emptiness is another way of understanding the nature and reality of Impermanence and Nonself. Starting with the recognition that all things lack inherent existence and are empty of self-nature, and leading to the realization that all things are Interconnected and therefore there is also no permanent or separate self. Each of these understandings brings greater peace and clarity, and also contributes to our own Non-Seeking, Non-Aversion and Non-Attachment.

Landmarks

The Realms of Everyday Enlightenment each have some noticeable Landmarks which show the likely alignment someone within that Realm has with each of the Beacons and their various Lenses. These Landmarks are things that need to be noticed and explored in the context of those Lenses and Beacons. And then through working on the Trails and Guides these Landmarks will serve as markers toward the next Realm where new Landmarks await.

Landmarks of Enrollment

Landmarks for this Realm (Enrollment) will be added here when those pages are created.

Landmarks of Engagement

Landmarks for this Realm (Engagement) will be added here when those pages are created.

Landmarks of Enrichment

Landmarks for this Realm (Enrichment) will be added here when those pages are created.

Resources

• Sunyata in Buddhism: Understanding the Concept of Emptiness - "Sunyata, also known as emptiness and a central concept in Buddhism, explores the interdependence and interconnection of everything."