Who said “When thoughts arise, then do all things arise. When thoughts vanish, then do all things…”?

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Huang Po. A published source records them saying or writing it.

SourceThe Zen Teachings of Huang Po (1958)

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Po, H. (n.d.). When thoughts arise, then do all things arise. When thoughts vanish, then do all things vanish. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/39997-when-thoughts-arise-then-do-all-things-arise/

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Po, Huang. “When thoughts arise, then do all things arise. When thoughts vanish, then do all things vanish.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/39997-when-thoughts-arise-then-do-all-things-arise/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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Po, Huang. “When thoughts arise, then do all things arise. When thoughts vanish, then do all things vanish.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/39997-when-thoughts-arise-then-do-all-things-arise/.

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