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All phenomena are essentially empty and transient from "summary" of The Diamond Sutra (Chin-Kang-Ching) or Prajna-Paramita by Anonymous
Phenomena arise like dreams, fleeting and insubstantial. They manifest, then dissolve, revealing the nature of impermanence. The mind clings, seeking permanence in the ephemeral, yet all that is grasped slips away like water through fingers. This attachment leads to suffering, for what is held dear today may fade tomorrow. Consider the lotus blooming in the sun. Its beauty captivates, yet that very bloom is bound to wither. Each moment is born anew, only to pass into the past, illustrating the dance of existence. The wise see through this veil, recognizing that the essence of all things is not found in solid forms but in their transient nature. When one perceives the world with clarity, the distinction between self and other diminishes. This understanding culti...
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