“‘All exists’: this is the oldest cosmology, brahmin.” “Then does all not exist?” “‘All does not exist’: this is the second cosmology.” “Well, is all oneness?”
“‘All is oneness’: this is the third cosmology.” “Then is all expansiveness?” “‘All is expansiveness’: this is the fourth cosmology. Avoiding these two extremes, the Realized One teaches by the middle way:
‘Ignorance is a requirement for choices. Choices are a requirement for consciousness. … That is how this entire mass of suffering originates. When ignorance fades away and ceases no residue left behind, choices cease.
When choices cease, consciousness ceases. … That is how this entire mass of suffering ceases.’” When he said this, the brahmin cosmologist said to the Buddha, “Excellent, worthy Gotama! Excellent! …
“‘All exists’: this is the oldest cosmology, brahmin.” “Then does all not exist?” “‘All does not exist’: this is the second cosmology.” “Well, is all oneness?”
“‘All is oneness’: this is the third cosmology.” “Then is all expansiveness?” “‘All is expansiveness’: this is the fourth cosmology. Avoiding these two extremes, the Realized One teaches by the middle way:
‘Ignorance is a requirement for choices. Choices are a requirement for consciousness. … That is how this entire mass of suffering originates. When ignorance fades away and ceases no residue left behind, choices cease.
When choices cease, consciousness ceases. … That is how this entire mass of suffering ceases.’” When he said this, the brahmin cosmologist said to the Buddha, “Excellent, worthy Gotama! Excellent! …
Sutraya