Things derive their being and nature by mutual dependence and are nothing in themselves.
AKKINENI NAGARJUNAJust as the grammarian makes one study grammar,
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That which arises dependent on something is not in the least that thing, neither is it different from it. Therefore, it is neither permanent or nothing.
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The pleasure and misery of mankind revolve like a wheel.
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The teachings of elegant sayings Should be collected when one can. For the supreme gift of words of wisdom, Any price will be paid.
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To others he taught non-duality, that some find profoundly frightening.
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Without hope of reward Provide help to others. Bear suffering alone, And share your pleasures with beggars.
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Such inevitable parting Should not be the cause of misery.
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In peace there is profundity from which the highest respect arises from respect comes power and command therefore observe peace.
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So, to praise others for their virtues – Can but encourage one’s own efforts
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Because there are no phenomena which are not dependent arisings, there are no phenomena which are not void.
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Like the love of a parent for an only child, the tenderness of the Compassionate One is all-pervasive.
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One who kill, own life will be shortened; One who harms, will be injured even more
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A Buddha teaches according to the tolerance of his students; Some he urges to refrain from sins, others to do good,
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Someone who has acted carelessly, But later becomes careful and attentive, Is as beautiful as the bright moon emerging from the clouds.
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The logs of wood which move down the river together Are driven apart by every wave.
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Ultimate serenity is the coming to rest of all ways of taking things, the repose of named things; no truth has been taught by a Buddha for anyone, anywhere.
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