> On Sep 28, 2013, at 7:38 AM, Andre Broersen <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> Marsha to Ham:
> Hmmm, regardless of half empty/half full, static value is empty of inherent
> existence and cannot be found. How is that for a bottom line?
>
> Andre:
> Mmmm, I really wonder how you figured that out Marsha?
Meditation.
> And what this means as far as the MoQ goes.
"In addition to the Dynamic Quality viewpoint of the MOQ corresponding to what
Nagarjuna terms sunyata (i.e. the indeterminate or the world of Buddhas), the
static quality viewpoint of the MOQ also corresponds to sunyavada (i.e. the
conditioned component or world of maya) of Nagarjuna. Sunyavada includes all
conceptions of reality including metaphysical views, ideals, religious beliefs,
hopes and ambitions; in other words, using MOQ terminology, static quality
patterns."
(MoQ Texbook)
Like Nagarjuna presented in the MMK, the MoQ is a rejection of two extreme
positions: absolutism and the extreme of nihilism. It's the understanding that
everything (static quality - stuff in the encyclopedia) is empty of
self-independence. The MoQ, like Mahayana Buddhists, represents the 'middle
way'.
Is that enough, Andre, or should I fill the post with a lot of sighing and
whining too?
Marsha
> Care to take that one on? Remember, there are two questions here.
>
> Ps: please don't give me quotes.
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