By Victor M Fontane
The core of the Buddha's wisdom lies in transcending duality and attaining a state of non-discrimination. This state, often referred to as "nameless and formless" (animitta and anatta), involves relinquishing pre-conceived labels and definitions, and perceiving the world through the lens of emptiness (śūnyatā).
The concept of "a flower, a world, a particle, a cosmos" encapsulates the interconnectedness of all things and the mirroring of the microcosm and macrocosm, as revealed by the Buddha. Every existent, regardless of size or sentience, possesses infinite potential and inherent value, and fundamentally, there is no hierarchy or distinction between them.
However, it is precisely due to sentient beings, clinging to discriminatory thoughts, giving rise to the three poisons of greed, hatred, and delusion (lobha, dveṣa, and moha), that the Saha world (saṃsāra) is filled with suffering and conflict. This is the manifestation of duality. Only by dismantling the ego (ātman) can true compassion (karuṇā) and equanimity (upekkhā) be realized.
Cultivating "objective compassion" (mettā without attachment) towards both sentient and insentient beings necessitates transcending personal preferences and emotions, embracing all with an equal and non-discriminatory mind. This is the essence of the Buddha's supreme wisdom.
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