Imagine that you are sitting outside on a sunny day and the sunbeam-through-clouds catches your attention. At first glance, you might see the sunbeam as a solid, permanent object with a clear form and identity. However, on closer examination, you would realize that the sunbeam is constantly changing and is dependent on various conditions for its existence.

For example, the sunbeam is dependent on the position of the sun in the sky, the angle of the rays of sunlight, and the presence of clouds to create the effect of sunbeam-through-clouds. If any of these conditions change, the sunbeam-through-clouds would not exist.

If you were to examine the sunbeam more closely, 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 realization can lead us to a deeper understanding of emptiness and the nature of reality. It can help us to recognize that all phenomena, including ourselves, are constantly changing and are dependent on various conditions for their existence. By recognizing and accepting the impermanence and interdependence of all things, we can let go of our attachment to fixed ideas and identities, and cultivate greater wisdom, compassion, and inner peace in our lives.