Nice to see a reference to the Heart Sutra in a design article. One of the main aspect of this is an understanding of the lack of inherent nature. When we start design, we should have that view as well. It helps us overcome biases which can hamper design. Also talking about Buddhist influence in design, here’s a method to develop empathy based on Buddhist Mind Training teachings:

“Walking in your footsteps.” by Navneet Nair https://link.medium.com/mhlKIY07mS