Imagine that you hear the sound of a firecracker bursting nearby. At first, you might hear a loud, sudden noise and see flashes of light, but if you were to look closer at the after-effects of the bursting firecracker, you would uncover emptiness.

Upon closer examination, you would see that the explosion was impermanent and fleeting, existing only for a moment before disappearing entirely. The sound and light were dependent on certain conditions, including the chemical makeup of the firecracker and the amount of energy released upon ignition.

Furthermore, you would see that the firecracker was made up of different components, such as the gunpowder, fuse, and paper casing, which were themselves made up of even smaller parts, and none of these parts had a permanent self-nature or essence.

In understanding the emptiness of the firecracker, we can see that everything that exists, including ourselves, is impermanent and dependent on other factors for its existence. This realization can lead to a shift in our perception of the world, helping us to let go of our attachment to fixed ideas and identities, and to cultivate greater wisdom and compassion in our lives.