Mixed with the wafting waves of incense and the tinkling bells of prayer wheels is the overwhelming sound of one hand clapping.

The sound of "OOOOooooommmmmmmmm" is also prominent.

Deva Premal may be seen performing an Om Mani Padme Hummmmm

A Zen Master was visiting New York from Tibet. He went up to a hot dog cart and said," Make me one with everything."
The hot dog vendor fixed a hot dog (a "Vegiedog" of course) and handed it to the Zen Master, who paid with a $20 bill.
The vendor put the bill in the cash box and closed it.
"Where's my change?" asked the Zen Master.
And the vendor responded, ... "Change must come from within."

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