It's a unique concept in Buddhism, where things are neither existing nor non-existing. 

 

Human consciousness perceives and recognizes through the five senses.

 

Initially, I couldn't grasp the concept of 'emptiness', so I mentally treated it as 'non-existence' and let it flow.

 

At times, the judgment of existence or non-existence becomes incessant.

 

However, in Buddhism, there's no fixed inherent nature, and in the world, what one subjectively perceives becomes the essence. 

 

Let's talk about that mechanism here.

 

We discuss 'emptiness' and 'non-self'.

 

'Emptiness' means that there's no fixed nature, constantly changing, hence it's not 'nothingness' but 'emptiness'.

 

All sensations like sound, touch, smell, taste, sight, etc., are not necessarily perceived with inherent existence. 

 

For instance, in movies, one can immerse in the realism of CG effects, mistaking them for reality. 

 

Children might find such visuals almost real.

 

Even on YouTube, many mistake fake videos for reality.

 

Since we're not directly witnessing the events on the screen, it's fine to view them with a perspective of 'emptiness', as one can't grasp fixed inherent entities.

 

The sense of 'self' arises because consciousness subjectively perceives oneself.

 

However, in Buddhism, defining it as 'non-self', all sensations and actions one experiences are 'emptiness'. So, if one's experiences are 'emptiness', then oneself being experienced is also 'emptiness', hence non-self.

 

This theory of 'emptiness' and 'non-self' is expounded in Buddhism.

 

The consciousness of 'self' actually functions naturally, just like nature.

 

Shakyamuni Buddha discovered this through observation, leading to the conclusion of 'non-self', meaning there's no fixed inherent entity.

 

So, what exists and acts, giving rise to such a sense of self?

 

Shakyamuni Buddha identified the 'Five Aggregates'.

 

These 'Five Aggregates' influencing human consciousness and actions are composed of five elements.

 

These aggregates consist of invisible natural energies, digital signals, etc., influencing human consciousness and actions.

 

There are natural energies like those known at power spots, etc., as part of these aggregates.

 

In Buddhism, these natural energies are also referred to as 'spirits'.

 

While 'spirit' might evoke various images, Buddhists perceive them as beings who've attained enlightenment and reside in a realm where they're equal to the Buddha, devoid of worries or anxieties.

 

On the other hand, deliberate actions influenced by programmed digital signals are correct. 

 

There's a reason for that.

 

We're all primates as humans.

 

Primates are spirits, as the term suggests.

 

When hearing 'spirit', people might have various images in mind.

 

For instance, the belief that humans become spirits after death.

 

This association of 'spirit=death' conveys a negative image.

 

In Buddhism, spirits of deceased individuals are referred to as 'Buddhas', and people live their lives with familiarity towards these close 'Buddhas'.

 

In Buddhism, spirits might be invisible, but there's a principle of 'reincarnation'.

 

This refers to the mental states categorized in Buddhism based on the level of suffering.

 

There's a realm where suffering ceases, generally referred to as the 'Buddha realm'.

 

In the current new world, there's no clear distinction between reality and unreality.

 

Everything is true, and there are no lies or falsehoods.

 

It might be unimaginable, but stimuli from external sources can also be perceived.

 

For example, with advancements in science, various phenomena, including weather, can now be manipulated by humans.

 

This technology might be beyond conventional understanding.

 

Naturally, with humans, there are both artificial and natural phenomena.

 

Artificial phenomena include computers, electronic devices, invisible frequencies, electromagnetic waves, microwaves, etc., transmitting information.

 

These influence humans.

 

In today's reality, the latest technology stimulates human senses, inducing intended thoughts and behaviors.

 

Buddhism is both a philosophy and a practical tool to live freely, analyzing thoughts and philosophies with Buddha's wisdom.

 

Human thoughts are impressions left by things, and if these are negative, all thoughts might turn negative."