With two widely opened white wings Of relative truth [skillful means] and absolute truth [wisdom] The kings of swans [bodhisattvas] and their flock of swans [disciples] Soar through the ocean of supreme Buddha qualities. Chandrakirti
First we conceive the “I” and grasp onto it. Then we conceive the “mine” and cling to the material world. Like water trapped on the water wheel, we spin in circles, powerless. I praise the compassion that embraces all beings. Chandrakirti
Beings are like the moon in rippling water, Fitful, fleeting, empty in their nature. Bodhisattvas see them thus and yearn to set them free. Their wisdom is beneath compassion’s power. Chandrakirti
If, in trying to understand the truth, one dispels misunderstandings, and therefore some philosophies cannot remain intact, that should not be considered as criticizing others’ views. Chandrakirti
At the beginning, compassion is like a seed; in the middle, it is like water; at the end, it is like a ripened fruit. Achieving the result of full enlightenment is all due to compassion. Chandrakirti