Buddhism has the chance to blend with Western culture like never before. But does Buddhism really need to be adapted to western science or politics? Or is it we ourselves who need to change our deep-rooted assumptions about what Buddha’s teachings really are?
How do Buddha’s teachings answer the most profound questions of our existence? What makes his thinking unique amongst other systems of thought? The answer lies in his teachings on “dependent origination,” which hold the key to unlocking his doctrines of karma, rebirth, suffering, liberation, and compassion. Patterns in Emptiness shows how understanding this core Buddhist teaching of “dependent origination” can transform how we see the world and provide an antidote to the disordered thinking...
