[68] The Essence of Being and Not-Being 🌌🤔🔄

The doctrine presented was intriguing:

All things exist: they affirm being and deny non-being.

All things don't exist: they affirm non-being and deny being.

All things both exist and do not: they straddle affirmation and negation.

All things neither exist nor don't: they defy both affirmation and negation.

[69] The Analytical Meditation Approach 🧘‍♂️🔍🧠

Such profound assertions require tangible examples. As beginners, we perceive the world through senses and cognitive constructs, identifying closely with our body and mind. Analytical meditation then prompts us to scrutinize the body's reactions and the mind's responses to both external stimuli and internal reminiscences.

[70] Contemplating Selfhood 🤔🚶‍♂️🧘‍♀️

Consider a scenario where your body is cloned. Who then retains your true essence - the clone or the original? Perhaps it's the one housing the most recent set of memories and cognitive patterns. Upcoming technologies might soon allow memory transfers akin to syncing smartphones. Recalling an episode of Picard could provide clarity.

[71] Exploring the 'Real' Self 🔍🔬👤

As the doctor professed, "This sitting version of me is the real one," it brought forth the Ship of Theseus paradox. Meditation's ultimate goal? To unveil that element beyond the physical body and beyond cognitive patterns. Nagarjuna's teachings, as conveyed by Rinponche Chamtrul, guide aspirants through this layered maze of introspection.

[72] The Relativity of Perception 👁️🌀🌍🧠

Rinponche provided a thought experiment: Imagine one eye equipped with an electron microscope, while the other maintains normal vision. The former perceives merely electrons, devoid of familiar shapes or entities. Such a shift in perception underscores how minor sensory adjustments can radically alter our understanding of reality.

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