Space appears continuous because we cannot perceive the infinitesimally small quanta of space but in fact it is not continuous. It is granular in quantum packets of the gravitational field. Similarly our consciousness/minds seem to act like a continuous self but is in fact acting in infinitesimally small moments, ‘thought moments’ occurring in time, giving the illusion of an independent mind/self.

Padmapani (1954-), Padmapani is a Dharma teacher, a disciple of the late Ven. Subhadra Goldwater. He has studied and practiced oriental medicine for the past 40 years and is one of the founding members of the the Path to Wisdom project.