色即是空 — “Form is emptiness”
色即是空 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “in Buddhism, the concept that all material forms and phenomena are impermanent, illusory, and ultimately devoid of inherent self-nature; all physical existence is empty of enduring reality”. Literally, “Form is emptiness”.
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What does 色即是空 mean?
色即是空 (sè jí shì kōng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “in Buddhism, the concept that all material forms and phenomena are impermanent, illusory, and ultimately devoid of inherent self-nature; all physical existence is empty of enduring reality”.
How do you pronounce 色即是空?
色即是空 is pronounced sè jí shì kōng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 色即是空 literally mean?
Literally, 色即是空 means “Form is emptiness”. It is used to mean “in Buddhism, the concept that all material forms and phenomena are impermanent, illusory, and ultimately devoid of inherent self-nature; all physical existence is empty of enduring reality”.
What is the Chinese definition of 色即是空?
佛家语。指世家一切色法(物质)的本性(内在真实性)都是空无所有