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Emptiness and Self: Essence of Being Absent
The concept of emptiness is crucial as it signifies the absence of an inherent essence in everything. This absence of essence extends to ourselves and others, challenging the perception of a core identity or substance within us. Emptiness serves to highlight the lack of a findable core in objects or individuals, emphasizing the absence of an essence in the chair we sit on or in our own minds. The term 'emptiness' is chosen to draw attention to the idea that nothing possesses an essence, even though we may perceive things otherwise. The concept of 'emptiness' is broader and challenges the instinctive need to attribute inherent existence to ourselves and the world around us, ultimately leading to a deeper understanding of the nature of being.
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