tomrumscirkel

A tomrumscirkel, which translates from Swedish as "void circle" or "empty circle," is a term used in some philosophical and spiritual contexts to describe a state of being or a conceptual space characterized by absence, emptiness, or a lack of inherent qualities. It does not refer to a physical object or a literal circle in geometric terms. Instead, it represents a profound stillness or a boundless expanse that is devoid of distinctions, attachments, or defined characteristics.

The concept of a tomrumscirkel is often associated with meditative practices or contemplative traditions that aim to transcend the ordinary perception of self and reality. By experiencing or contemplating this "empty circle," individuals may seek to cultivate a sense of detachment from their ego, desires, and the perceived limitations of their individual identity. This emptiness is not necessarily seen as negative or nihilistic, but rather as a foundational state from which true understanding or liberation might arise.

In some interpretations, the tomrumscirkel can also symbolize the ultimate reality or the ground of existence, which is understood to be beyond all conceptualization and dualistic thinking. It is a state of pure potentiality, unmanifested and unconditioned. The use of the word "cirkel" (circle) may allude to completeness, wholeness, and the cyclical nature of existence, but within the context of an all-encompassing void.