Ask Mr Bhutan

January 5th, 2025

Let’s explore this idea. Both Buddhism and science, particularly quantum physics, agree that there is no solid, unchanging world. At the atomic level, most of an atom is empty space. Buddhism teaches that the true nature of all things is emptiness because nothing possesses inherent value or fixed qualities. Instead, our minds shape the world through perceptions colored by thoughts and experiences. For example, someone who has been hurt by a cat may fear cats, perceiving them as harmful, while another person might see them as loving companions. The cat itself has no fixed identity, it is a constantly changing being with infinite possibilities.