Events happen, deeds are done

 "Events happen, deeds are done" is a philosophical phrase, often attributed to teachings of non-duality or Buddhism, implying that actions and outcomes occur as part of the natural flow of life, without a central "I" or individual "doer" responsible for them. It suggests that the ego’s belief that "I did this" is an illusion, removing the basis for guilt, pride, or personal ownership over life’s occurrences. 

Key interpretations of this phrase:

Absence of Ego-Doer: The emphasis is that actions ("deeds") occur in the universe, but there is no separate personal self ("no individual doer thereof") causing them.

Freedom from Karma/Guilt: By letting go of the sense of personal doership, one stops "charging" karma (the emotional and karmic consequences of actions), allowing life to flow without the weight of guilt or pride.

Connection to Non-Dualism: This perspective, often linked to teachers like Ramesh Balsekar and Nisargadatta Maharaj, suggests that everything is interconnected and just happens rather than being forced by a specific individual.

Witnessing Life: The phrase encourages viewing life as a witness or observer rather than an actor, recognizing that both good and bad actions occur, and that the "doer" is a misconception. 

Essentially, it means embracing that life unfolds, and while actions occur, assigning personal, ego-driven responsibility to them causes unnecessary suffering.