Shattered Glass

Imagine that a glass shatters into many pieces. At first glance, we might see those pieces as individual fragments of glass that have lost their usefulness and are now nothing more than garbage., However, if we reflect more deeply on the shattered glass, we can see how the glass has become emptiness in motion. The glass no longer exists as a single, whole object, but rather as a collection of fragments that are interdependent on one another., In fact, the shattered glass is dependent on its environment and the factors that led to its shattering, such as the force of impact and the temperature of the glass., If we examine the glass shards more closely, we will find that there is no inherent self-nature or essence to them. They are simply a collection of parts that are dependent on various conditions for their existence. ,
This recognition of emptiness can help us to see the world around us in a different way. We can begin to understand that all phenomena, including ourselves, are dependent on various factors for their existence, and are therefore impermanent and without intrinsic self-nature. Through this understanding, we can learn to let go of our attachment to fixed concepts and identities, and cultivate greater wisdom, compassion, and freedom in our lives.

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