Imagine that the physical world is made up of Lego blocks, each representing a bit of matter. These blocks are the building units of everything we experience—buildings, bodies, objects. But from a Buddhist perspective, the bits that make up these Lego blocks are not just matter; they’re condensed spiritual energy, or “chit,” which forms the building blocks of consciousness itself.
In this view, the bits of energy are like the pieces of consciousness that condense into matter, much like the ego constructs mental forms out of nothingness. Just as a Lego set creates the illusion of something solid when assembled, our thoughts, emotions, and bodies are temporary constructs built from this spiritual energy. Beneath all these constructed forms—whether physical or mental—lies emptiness, the formless essence of consciousness.
When we look closely, we see that everything, whether it’s a physical object or a mental state, is composed of this same foundational energy. The body, thoughts, and emotions all come from the same source, just like Lego creations are all made from the same type of plastic blocks. The illusion of separateness dissolves when we realize that everything is interconnected, built from the same spiritual material.
Now, let’s tie this idea to Einstein’s famous equation, E=M(CxC), which shows the relationship between energy and matter. Einstein’s formula tells us that matter is simply condensed energy—energy that has taken on a physical form. Similarly, the Buddhist perspective suggests that the physical and mental world we experience is condensed spiritual energy.
On an experiential level, you can observe this relationship by paying close attention to your body, breath, and thoughts. As the body generates sensations and the breath flows, thoughts rise and fall in tandem with these processes. If you relax and focus your awareness, you can start to notice that each thought is accompanied by a subtle shift in the body, and each bodily sensation corresponds to the flow of thoughts.
Sometimes it’s easier to watch the thoughts come and go and then observe how the body reacts. Other times, tuning into bodily sensations first can reveal the thoughts that accompany them. Either way, when the mind and body soften and relax, the underlying field of spiritual energy becomes clearer. This deeper awareness leads to a natural and spontaneous sense of joy and bliss radiating from your true self.
Just as Einstein’s equation shows that energy remains constant even when it takes the form of matter, this bliss and happiness are always present, beneath the surface of thoughts and sensations. Your body, mind, and emotions are temporary forms of this energy, and by observing their interplay, you can connect to the ever-present source of joy and spiritual energy within.
Spiritual Gravity 