Has Western civilization advanced towards shunya (emptiness)?
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"True advancement lies in transcending the illusion of matter and spirit, realizing that both are but two expressions of the same profound emptiness."
According to Osho, yes—he is absolutely certain Western civilization has moved toward shunya—but not as crude materialism. True advance is transcending the matter–spirit split: there is only one reality, appearing as visible matter and invisible soul, two ends of the same. He refuses both labels, aligning a bridge from Epicurus to Buddha, toward the nondual emptiness underlying all.
Yes: real progress means seeing everything is one thing, whether you call it matter or spirit—that’s emptiness.
Why this matters practically
- Ends the science-versus-religion fight by seeing one reality behind both.
- Reduces inner conflict; you can honor body and soul as a single flow.
- Frees you from labels, encouraging direct experience over ideology.
- Reduces inner conflict; you can honor body and soul as a single flow.
- Frees you from labels, encouraging direct experience over ideology.
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