In a fragment of the poem "Clear Day," the image of the ocean and the sameness of water reveal
June 2, 2026
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All differences are illusory; beneath apparent multiplicity lies a single, undivided nature. The metaphor of the ocean's identical water points to emptiness—the lack of inherent, independent characteristics in phenomena. Recognizing this unity dispels perceptual distortions and leads to clarity.