If you use your mind to study reality, you won't understand either your mind or reality. If you study reality without using your mind, you'll understand both.

Buddhas don't practice nonsense.

The Dharma is the truth that all natures are pure.

Our true buddha-nature has no shape. And the dust of affliction has no form.

The awareness of mortals falls short. As long as they're attached to appearances, they're unaware that their minds are empty. And by mistakenly clinging to the appearance of things they lose the Way.

Unless you see your nature, all this talk about cause & effect is nonsense. Buddhas don't practice nonsense.

If you see your nature, you don't need to read sutras or invoke buddhas. Erudition and knowledge are not only useless but also cloud your awareness. Doctrines are only for pointing to the mind. Once you see your mind, why pay attention to doctrines?