Theravada, Gelug-pa, and Zen each emphasize the importance of emptiness, no-self, or buddhanature. Explain these terms. What is emptiness? Explain this as clearly and accurately as you can. Why is emptiness so important in Buddhism? Compare and contrast the techniques for gaining insight among these three traditions.
Emptiness means no feelins, void of feelings, when a person is beyond saddness or happiness, I often like to experience this. Whenever a person does any task without any expectation it is often known as emptiness, the person adds nothing or takes away nothing. This idea is often reflected in Zen Philosophy
Thervada - It is mix of 2 buddhist cultures - Buddhist and Mahayana, it is believed that layman can makke spiritual progress. It is essential to follow Gautam Buddha to be a buddhist states Thervada. There are 7 stages of inner purification
Gelugpa - It is often associated with Dalai Lama. It focuses on journey to enlightenment taught by BUddha. It says concentration can be achieved by meditation and sparking bodhisatva in mind
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