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sunyata

/ˌʃuːnˈjɑːtə/ /ˌsuːnˈjɑːtə/

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noun

Vacuité

Emptiness, in terms of a meditative state; an Eastern concept of a high meditative state of calm and freedom from distraction.

Examples :

"After years of dedicated meditation, the monk finally experienced sunyata, a profound emptiness of thought and a deep sense of peace. "

Après des années de méditation assidue, le moine a finalement expérimenté la vacuité, un profond vide de pensée et un profond sentiment de paix.

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noun

Le vide cosmique, néant

The cosmic void; in the East-West dialogue, an Eastern term for metaphysics of nothingness.

Examples :

"After years of searching for ultimate meaning, the monk found peace contemplating the vast, underlying sunyata that connects all things. "

Après des années de recherche du sens ultime, le moine a trouvé la paix en contemplant le vaste néant sous-jacent qui relie toutes choses.

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