Vast Emptiness Nothing Holy January 15, 2014January 15, 2014 / kozandaishi / Leave a comment The Emperor asked Bodhidharma, “What is the highest meaning of the holy truths?” Bodhidharma said, “Vast emptiness, nothing holy.” The Emperor said, “Who is facing me?” Bodhidharma replied, “I don’t know.” The emperor did not understand.