Undifferentiated perception

statue of Buddha
we look at it
and the space between us
the object disappears 
as do we
both becoming one in the void
the absolute dissolving
all manifestations in its womb 

returning to form we reflect
to which image should we cling
when the Self is without attribute
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Narain Avatar
July 10, 2024 at 11:35 AM
True Buddha in you.
Seeker Avatar
July 10, 2024 at 4:25 PM
:)
Bartley Avatar
July 9, 2024 at 8:34 PM
Very Buddhist of you to share. Thank you. I really liked the womb of emptiness.
Seeker Avatar
July 9, 2024 at 8:38 PM
Thank you, Benjamin
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