Matter, Consciousness, Phenomena
Matter is accumulated from units of consciousness [the rapid arising and ceasing of thoughts]. There is no matter that exists without consciousness. Both physical and mental phenomena are derived from our thoughts. Once our thoughts arises, various phenomena in the universe appear. Once our thought ceases, the universe disappears and at the same time our true nature instantly emerges. All phenomena in the universe are one entity and are the manifestation of the true nature. When one thought arises, all objects instantly appear. When there is one existence, all exist. When one existence ceases, all existence ceases. There is no order or before and after. It is much like the television screen that changes images all the time, but all the changes come from one screen. Different images are the result of different frequencies of transmissions. The frequency change can be compared to the change of thoughts. When on thought arises, all objects follows. That’s why the Buddha said, “All phen