People in this world look at things mistakenly, and think that what they do not understand must be the void. This is not the true void. It is bewilderment.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Mistaking ignorance for emptiness leads to confusion; true void is not bewilderment.
- In plain terms
- Not understanding isn’t emptiness, it’s confusion.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize ignorance as a problem to solve, not a void.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does confusion differ from emptiness?
- What steps help turn bewilderment into clarity?
Another view
Some may argue that the 'void' can be a useful placeholder for unknowns.
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