[MD] Emptiness & Quantum Mechancics

[MarshaV]

On Oct 12, 2010, at 11:38 AM, John Carl wrote:

> Ah, I see the problem then, Marsha,
> 
> On Fri, Oct 8, 2010 at 10:47 AM, MarshaV <valkyr at att.net> wrote:
> 
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>> Emptiness is concept that self and all phenomenon are empty of inherent
>> existence.
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> 
> Besides the problem of procrasinating replies, I also have the problem of
> varying connotative interpretation.  Because to me, emptiness is a concept
> that designates nothingness.  

Marsha:
Not nothingness like in 'empty space.'  Emptiness is that self and things 
arise into being dependent on causes and conditions: they are empty 
of independent existence.  


> I didn't realize that it was a concept that designated the concept that
> phenomenon are empty of inherent existence.    I still disagree, tho.  

Marsha:
I am much less artful than Alan Wallace.  


> As Wallace called "the entanglement between" reality
> itself, and reality itself is at least a phenomena (if not thee phenomenon)
> then I can't quite see "the entanglement between" as best described by
> "emptiness".

Marsha:
It was a 9-minute audio segment.  Who would be expected to fully 
explain in 9 minutes?  I hope you order his 'Choosing Reality.'  It's only 
200 pages, but he is very clear.  Let me know.  I'd love to hear your 
opinion.  


> But to be clear, I'm not arguing; I'm explaining my understanding.
> 
> Take Care,
> 
> John - going through his old drafts box in weird order and out of time
> 


Marsha  

 
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