“The ocean is not defined by waves” he stated, pointing at the sea. “Waves, you can study forever – but you will find no definition of ocean there …” [pause] “Waves arise in the ocean. They are limitless like thoughts in Mind …” [pause] “If you don’t try to define ocean by studying waves – you will see waves and ocean are indivisible.” No one moved. The scene was silent even of seabirds. Rinpoche pointed up at the sky to a point where there were a few clouds moving. “Sky is vast—beyond limits—but there is endless movement. Clouds arise and dissolve – but sky is not affected by clouds – even
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