Regard All Dharmas as Dreams

In the Tibetan Lojong practice there is a slogan that I am particularly fond of it is just this:

Regard All Dharmas as Dreams

Dharma loosely translated can mean life lessons, or life path, or even ‘the truth.’ In this case it is often translated as meaning simply, life and the life events that occur for us. Regard these as a dream an, illusion, perhaps even death as a dream, lacking real substance. How do we adjust our values now, if we let go of the solidity and seriousness ‘our life?’

For me this statement adjusts my priorities – a view that includes the highest values being compassion in relationship and connection to my ‘self’ and other beings, and acting in a way that reduces harm and suffering for all beings.

This slogan also begs the question: What is not illusory if this life is?