things occur intermittently because they are dependent.
from what causes does a thing with this nature come?
that which arises dependently is not inherently produced.
whatever arises from conditions does not arise. in it there is no arising essence. whatever depends on conditions is explained to be empty. it is the understanding of emptiness that is true piety.
it is not possible for an essence to arise from causes and conditions. an essence that arises from causes and conditions must be endowed with the quality of being produced; but how can one possibly say that an essence is endowed with the quality of production? an essence is not created, nor does it depend on other entities.
although similar in appearance, things are divided into conventional entities that are correct and incorrect depending upon whether or not they have the ability to function.
whatever arises interdependently that is empty and is labeled in dependence on other entities.
clearly, whatever arises from causes must be accepted as being similar to a reflection for they are neither nonexistent nor existent.
whatever arises interdependently is accepted as being empty.
things exist by existing merely in mutual interdependence.
those who believe that dependent things are neither true nor false like the reflection of the moon in water cannot be deposed by wrong views.
there are only two possible relationships between related objects - causal relationships and relationships of identity.
phenomena on every plane of being are constantly arising and disappearing. thus they are forever fresh, always new and inexhaustible. like dreams without solid substance, they can never become rigid or binding.
by doing nothing, everything arises and passes away on its own accord.
interpenetrating dharma - eternal now
dependent arising of consciousness - nagarjuna