The Nature Of Mind

The nature of mind, or the essence of mind, is pure consciousness.
That is our essential being.

It is the empty atmosphere of uncontaminated clarity, while thoughts whirl in turmoil within this space, contaminating our mind.

It is our belief in and fixation upon these contaminants that causes us subtle suffering, because we believe these thoughts to be what we are – our self.

Inner space and outer space are pure emptiness.
Inner space is in conscious harmony, at one with everything.

This is non-duality; appearances and recognition are simultaneous.
In this way, the essential nature of mind
becomes the nature and energy of compassionate empathy.