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Forms are temporary yet contain inherent emptiness from "summary" of The Diamond Sutra by Mu Soeng

The nature of forms reveals a profound truth: they are transient manifestations, constantly arising and passing away. Each form, whether it be a thought, emotion, or physical object, exists in a fleeting moment. Their impermanence invites reflection on the illusory quality of existence. Just as a flower blooms only to wilt, so too do our experiences and perceptions unfold in the light of awareness, only to dissolve into the vastness of the mind. Within this transitory nature lies an intrinsic emptiness. This emptiness is not a void but a fertile space, rich with potential. It signifies the absence of inherent existence; forms do not possess a perm...
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    The Diamond Sutra

    Mu Soeng

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