Imagine an empty vase. The space inside is exactly the same as the space outside. Only the fragile walls of the vase separate one from the other. Our Buddha-mind is enclosed within the walls of our ordinary mind. But when we become enlightened, it is as if the vase shatters into pieces. The space “inside” merges instantly into the space “outside.” They become one: There and then we realize that they were never separate or different; they were always the same.
Known is a drop, Unknown is an Ocean 
Reblogged this on ELANA – The Voice of the Future.
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Thanks Ela! 🙂
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In the theory of mind of animals I think they have no concept of inside or outside, this is a unique quality of those with imagination who can separate the world into “I” and “them”.
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Very true! Though this universal truth is applicable to all beings in the universe, my humble thought is that we human beings only can know and realize this eternal truth in Earth. So we are blessed to born as human being in this life. We need to use this vehicle wisely to reach our home swiftly. 🙂
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So easily, that which appeared difficult when so shrouded by the beliefs of others acquired on one’s road of life…
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Cat
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Yes, very true Cat! 🙂
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Shattering the illusion of the self, easy to understand intellectually but far harder to live it as a truth. A beautiful post 🙂
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Absolutely! Thank you. 🙂
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