Significance of Featureless
In Tibetan Buddhism, the term Featureless describes entities or concepts devoid of distinguishing characteristics, suggesting that no meaningful differences can be recognized among them. This term applies to various concepts, including akasha and destruction, emphasizing their formless nature. It also pertains to the 'Activity' and the 'Chain,' highlighting the absence of forms and making it difficult to establish relationships based on qualification. The critique of Featureless relates to the philosophical discussion of Negation, further underscoring its lack of distinct qualities.
Synonyms: Plain, Simple, Bland, Monotonous, Uniform, Stark, Nondescript
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Buddhist concept of 'Featureless'
In Buddhism, "Featureless" describes entities or concepts devoid of distinguishing characteristics, highlighting their formlessness and inability to establish meaningful differences. It reflects the essence of akasha, destruction, and emphasizes the critique of negation.
From: Tattvasangraha [with commentary]
(1) A term used to describe something that lacks distinguishing characteristics, as critiqued in relation to Negation.[1] (2) Describing words or concepts that lack distinguishing characteristics, leading to the assertion that no meaningful differences can arise from them.[2] (3) Describes entities that lack distinct characteristics, making it impossible to establish a relation of qualification and qualified between them.[3] (4) A description of both the 'Activity' and the 'Chain' that emphasizes the absence of distinct characteristics or forms.[4] (5) Describes both akasha and destruction, highlighting their lack of distinct characteristics or features.[5]