" Emptiness does not imply non-existence; emptiness implies the emptiness of intrinsic existence, which necessarily implies dependent origination. Dependence and interdependence is the nature of all things; things and events come into being only as a result of causes and conditions. Emptiness makes the law of cause and effect possible. "

― Thupten Jinpa , Essence of the Heart Sutra: The Dalai Lama's Heart of Wisdom Teachings