Monthly Archives: August 2021

Voidness Visible

The Mandala is said to be the abode of the Essence of All Buddhas and whose fabric is of the Dharmadhatu. They represent, as does its Thangka cousin, Voidness made visible. All of this revolves around the Principle that all … Continue reading

Posted in Doctrine of the Void | Tagged , , , , , | 3 Comments

The Purge

The initial inspiration for this series is based upon a book (The Doctrine of the Void as Propounded by St. John of the Cross and as Viewed in the Light of Thomistic Principles, 1955) by Rev. Leonard McCann (1908-1966). This … Continue reading

Posted in Doctrine of the Void | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

The Sixteen Voids of the Vajrayana

It’s been said that the teachings of the Vajrayana were first imparted to the gods and nagas before being conferred upon the human realms. This is based upon the transcendental gnosis of Voidness, which is firstly imparted to dharma realms … Continue reading

Posted in Doctrine of the Void | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Voidmaster

A question oftentimes asked is, “if you found yourself on an isolated and deserted island, what book from a vast array of extensive possibilities would you choose to have with you for your sole companion?” For myself it would forever … Continue reading

Posted in Doctrine of the Void | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Primordial Voidness

Primordial Voidness (ádiśunyatá) refers to the intrinsic nature, which is the self-same Voidness. Everything we are conscious of, both inwardly and externally, is representative of this Voidness. From time immemorial the entire cosmos and its substrata dharmata hinges upon this … Continue reading

Posted in Doctrine of the Void | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Doctrine of the Void

As has been articulated in these many blogs, the Void is the privation of all disordered dharmata that is pleasing to the carnal mind and flesh. It is the antithesis of created realms by virtue of Its prior animating function … Continue reading

Posted in Doctrine of the Void | Tagged , | Leave a comment