To become nothing means to let go of your ego, your attachments, your fear, your desire... these things create suffering, and to become nothing means to free yourself from them. By doing this, you realize that you are one with everything. It is the essence of spiritual enlightenment, and what the religions of the world are designed to guide people to. Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, whatever... the goal is the same. Read the article, like I said, I can't post links, but it is easily found.