To others he taught non-duality, that some find profoundly frightening.
AKKINENI NAGARJUNASomeone 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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Spring water free of impurity, entering the ocean, becomes undrinkable.
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The Buddha taught some people the teachings of duality that help them avoid sin and acquire spiritual merit.
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True knowledge is a virtue of the talented, but harmful to those without discernment.
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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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All philosophies are mental fabrications. There has never been a single doctrine by which one could enter the true essence of things.
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Things derive their being and nature by mutual dependence and are nothing in themselves.
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Imagine a magician Who creates a creature Who creates other creatures. Acts I perform are creatures Who create others.
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Some to rely on dualism, other on non-dualism; And to some he teaches the profound, The terrifying, the practice of enlightenment, Whose essence is emptiness that is compassion
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One who kill, own life will be shortened; One who harms, will be injured even more
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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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A person is not earth, not water, Not fire, not wind, not space, Not consciousness, and not all of them. What person is there other than these?
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Just so, there are pleasures in worldly desires, But to be without desires is more pleasurable still.
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So, to praise others for their virtues – Can but encourage one’s own efforts
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Great compassion penetrates into the marrow of the bone. It is the support of all living beings.
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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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