Nagarjuna

Nagarjuna was an influential Indian philosopher and a key figure in Mahayana Buddhism, who lived around the 2nd century CE. He is best known for developing the concept of "emptiness" (śunyatā), which suggests that all things lack inherent existence and are interconnected. His teachings emphasized that understanding this emptiness leads to a deeper insight into the nature of reality and can alleviate suffering. Nagarjuna's work laid the groundwork for later Buddhist thought and significantly impacted philosophical traditions in both Eastern and Western contexts, contributing to discussions on logic, ontology, and the nature of truth.