Think about the Odaimoku manifesting in our minds and hold the image of that Odaimoku as a great ocean. There are numerous waves, and they are formed due to a variety of causes. Some waves are the result of the gravitational pull of the moon. Various winds also cause waves. Further causes for waves are the geographic formations beneath the surface of the ocean.

Consider your mind and what sorts of waves are being created by your thoughts. In my case, my thoughts sometimes create those huge tropical storm waves and storm surge. You may, however, never make such waves. Your waves may be the gentle ones formed by gentle thoughts. Sometimes my ocean is calm and at other times it can be extremely stormy and hazardous to any ships or surfers. Other times I might get lucky and create the perfect surfing wave, and I’m imagining