“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.”

In peace there is profundity from which the highest respect arises from respect comes power and command therefore observe peace.

There is pleasure when a sore is scratched, But to be without sores is more pleasurable still.

To others he taught non-duality, that some find profoundly frightening.

Because there are no phenomena which are not dependent arisings, there are no phenomena which are not void.

A highly learned man has two sources of happiness: either he abandons all earthly interests, or else he possesses much which could be abandoned.

Like the love of a parent for an only child, the tenderness of the Compassionate One is all-pervasive.

Just so, there are pleasures in worldly desires, But to be without desires is more pleasurable still.

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.

Without hope of reward Provide help to others. Bear suffering alone, And share your pleasures with beggars.

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

So, to praise others for their virtues – Can but encourage one’s own efforts

Things derive their being and nature by mutual dependence and are nothing in themselves.

Someone who has acted carelessly, But later becomes careful and attentive, Is as beautiful as the bright moon emerging from the clouds.

True knowledge is a virtue of the talented, but harmful to those without discernment.

The logs of wood which move down the river together Are driven apart by every wave.

Such inevitable parting Should not be the cause of misery.

Creativity arises out of the tension between spontaneity and limitations, the latter (like the river banks) forcing the spontaneity into the various forms which are essential to the work of art or poem.

True character arises from a deeper well than religion.

As soon as questions of will or decision or reason or choice of action arise, human science is at a loss.

He who does not attempt to make peace / When small discords arise, / Is like the bee’s hive which leaks drops of honey / Soon, the whole hive collapses.

In peace there is profundity from which the highest respect arises from respect comes power and command therefore observe peace.

When suffering arises, where does it arise from? The cause is wrong view, the fruit of that being suffering. If it was right view it wouldn’t cause suffering.

If we practise like this and develop mindfulness continuously, wisdom arises quickly and this is a fast way of practice.

We need to develop meditation so that the understanding arises clearly within oneself. It is not the case that merely by listening to another’s explanation our defilements will disappear.