Long before modern physics came to the understanding of the hologram as a model of the Universe, (i.e. every part of something contains the full information of the whole) a 3rd century Indian teaching story, the Avatamsaka Sutra, spoke to the unity, interconnectedness and interdependence of all creation. Adopted in China as Hun Yuan (Unity Consciousness) Theory, it is now considered a consummation of Buddhist thought:
In the heavenly realm, the god Indra cast a net that extends infinitely throughout space. A multifaceted crystal is attached at each of its nodes. Every single crystal reflects, and is being reflected in, all of the other crystals, endlessly. The slightest change in one crystal is reflected and changes each of the others simultaneously.
Modern science agrees with this ancient teaching: Physicist David Bohm: “Universe is an undivided wholeness in flowing movement”. Imagine each of ourselves as a single crystal on that net, affected by, and affecting, each other in infinite ways: instant communication happening at the subatomic level.
Simply considering the impact our every thought, feeling, word, deed has on everyone and everything brings about a profound awakening. ANOTHER WAY TO SAY IT: If all of us are the reflections of each others’ consciousness, there is no separation from each other, in truth.
This is one of the principles that I embrace in my life and my healing work. Its truth accounts for the profound exchange of energy between client and therapist in healing sessions and between student and teacher in classes and workshops. Understanding its power and applying it in daily activity will have a positive impact on our life.
Read more about Indra's net in my Book "HEALING WITH CHI: Using Infinite Energy to Create a Happier, Healthier Life"
In the heavenly realm, the god Indra cast a net that extends infinitely throughout space. A multifaceted crystal is attached at each of its nodes. Every single crystal reflects, and is being reflected in, all of the other crystals, endlessly. The slightest change in one crystal is reflected and changes each of the others simultaneously.
Modern science agrees with this ancient teaching: Physicist David Bohm: “Universe is an undivided wholeness in flowing movement”. Imagine each of ourselves as a single crystal on that net, affected by, and affecting, each other in infinite ways: instant communication happening at the subatomic level.
Simply considering the impact our every thought, feeling, word, deed has on everyone and everything brings about a profound awakening. ANOTHER WAY TO SAY IT: If all of us are the reflections of each others’ consciousness, there is no separation from each other, in truth.
This is one of the principles that I embrace in my life and my healing work. Its truth accounts for the profound exchange of energy between client and therapist in healing sessions and between student and teacher in classes and workshops. Understanding its power and applying it in daily activity will have a positive impact on our life.
Read more about Indra's net in my Book "HEALING WITH CHI: Using Infinite Energy to Create a Happier, Healthier Life"
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