Cause and effect Quote by Thupten Jinpa
““All things originate dependently. Because all things originate dependently, one can observe cause and effect. Cause and effect are only possible in a world that is dependently originated, and dependent origination is only possible in a world that is devoid of intrinsic existence, which is to say in a world that is empty. Therefore, we can say that emptiness is form, which is another way of saying that form arises from emptiness, and emptiness is the basis that allows the dependent origination of form. Thus the world of form is a manifestation of emptiness.””
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Buddhist philosophy, 2019
Emptiness and form are interdependent; understanding this reveals the nature of reality.
In simple terms: Form and emptiness depend on each other.
Key Takeaway
Study dependent origination.
Themes
emptiness
form
dependence
Mood
calm
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- meditation practice
- academic study
- spiritual teaching
Key Concepts
Buddhist philosophy
interdependence
Questions to Reflect On
- How does emptiness affect perception?
- What practices reveal interdependence?
A Different Perspective
Concepts can be abstract for newcomers.
