We are compelled more by the dreams of things than the things themselves. We crave and cling to mental fabrications. Even the “I” that is seemingly propelled along by this compulsive flow is an endless series of mental constructs.

Andy Karr (1948 CE ?-), Andy Karr is an American Buddhist teacher, author, and photographer known for his clear and contemplative explorations of mind and reality. His writings blend classical Mahayana Buddhist philosophy with reflections on modern life.