Page 35 - Extinguishment of self, in search of dhamma

Better still, you should have the intention to contemplate this: As each rippling phenomenon ceases, is there any space in between each phenomenon? Is there any stoppage or gaps during each phenomenon? This is the way to contemplate the rippling phenomenon with more re nement. Sometimes, when we elevate our mind into emptiness, there is also a rippling phenomenon. Sometimes, it is like throwing a thing into water, then it ripples outwards steadily.
What is that (Translator’s note: The rippling phenomenon)? That is a kind of emergence-cessation of a physical phenomenon. But, it occurs clearly within an emptiness. Therefore, whatever phenomenon emerges in front of us, have the intention to wilfully contemplate clearly its changes. If we do not sense the rippling phenomenon, merely seeing a bubbling phenomenon—like boiling water bubbling, bubbling, bubbling... then disappear... then bubbling, bubbling continuously. Then, have the awareness to contemplate each new bubbling phenomenon that emerges.
If anyone senses that after sitting in an unburdened state, sitting peacefully; then we see unevenness like waves, like solid lumps. That is a type of natural conditions (sabhava dhamma). So, have the mindfulness to contemplate that phenomenon. As the mindfulness contemplates, how do the lumps change? Do they disappear
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