All beings consist of causes and effects,
In which there is no ‘sentient being’ at all.
From phenomena which are exclusively empty,
There arise only empty phenomena.
All things are devoid of any ‘I’ or ‘mine’.

Like a recitation, a candle, a mirror, a seal,
A magnifying glass, a seed, sourness, or a sound,
So also with the continuation of the aggregates —
The wise should know they are not transferred.

Nagarjuna

The Heart of Dependent Origination, verse 4 & 5

translated by Adam Pearcey


source: http://www.lotsawahouse.org/indian-masters/nagarjuna/heart-dependent-origination


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