The Five Aggregates Are Entirely the Eighth Consciousness

Footprints in the snow: the eighth consciousness is like the snow, and the five aggregates are like the footprints. Every footprint is entirely snow; the five aggregates are entirely the eighth consciousness.

Flour and steamed buns: the eighth consciousness is like the flour, and the five aggregates are like the steamed buns. The steamed buns are made entirely of flour; the five aggregates are all functions and operations of the eighth consciousness.

Gold and gold jewelry: the eighth consciousness is like the gold, and the five aggregates are like the gold jewelry. The gold jewelry is entirely gold; the five aggregates are entirely the eighth consciousness.