Imagine that you are standing in front of a sculpture in a museum. At first glance, you might see the sculpture as a solid, permanent object with a clear form and identity. However, if you were to examine the sculpture more closely, you would realize that it is not a static, permanent object. The sculpture was created by the artist through a process of carving, molding or assembling various materials such as clay, stone, metal or wood.
The sculpture is also dependent on various factors for its existence. For example, it may have been influenced by the artists ideas, emotions or external circumstances at the time of its creation. If you were to look more closely at the sculpture, you would find that there is no inherent self-nature or essence to it. It is simply a collection of parts that are dependent on various conditions for their existence.
This acknowledgement of the emptiness of the sculpture can help us understand the nature of all things. By recognizing that all phenomena are devoid of inherent existence and are dependent on various conditions, we can begin to let go of our attachment to fixed ideas and identities. This can lead us to a greater sense of freedom, compassion, and wisdom in our lives.