"Phenomena have two distinct aspects: the conventional or relative level of reality and the ultimate or absolute level of reality. The conventional or relative nature of phenomena is suffering, difficulties, problems, and obstacles. On the ultimate or absolute level, the true nature of phenomena is the cessation of suffering and its obstacles. To become free of the conventional view we must realize the true nature first. The true nature is actually experiencing the emptiness of phenomena."

Thrangu Rinpoche