The 59 instructions have been numbered using a standard outline numbering system. Click on an instruction to go to its page.
Homage
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| I bow to Lokeshvara. |
1. Groundwork
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1.1.1 | First, do the groundwork. |
2. Practices
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2.1 Awakening to what is ultimately true
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2.1.1 | Look at all experience as a dream. |
2.1.2 | Examine the nature of unborn awareness. |
2.1.3 | Let even the remedy release naturally. |
2.1.4 | The essence of the path: rest in the basis of all experience. |
2.1.5 | In daily life, be a child of illusion. |
2.2 Awakening to what is apparently true
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2.2.1 | Train in taking and sending alternately. Put them on the breath. |
2.2.2 | Three objects, three poisons, three seeds of virtue. |
2.2.3 | Use reminders in everything you do. |
2.2.4 | Begin the sequence of taking with you. |
3. Applications
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3.1 General
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3.1.1 | When misfortune fills the world and its inhabitants Make adversity the path of awakening. |
3.2 Awakening to what is apparently true
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3.2.1 | Drive all blame into one. |
3.2.2 | Be grateful to everyone. |
3.3 Awakening to what is ultimately true
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3.3.1 | The ultimate protection is emptiness; Know what arises as confusion to be the four aspects of being. |
3.4 Special Methods
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3.4.1 | The best way is to use the four practices. |
3.4.2 | Work with whatever you encounter, immediately. |
4. Summaries
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4.1 What to do while living
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4.1.1 | A summary of the essential instructions: Train in the five forces. |
4.2 What to do while dying
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4.2.1 | The five forces are the mahayana instructions for dying. Posture is important. |
5. Measures of proficiency
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5.1.1 | All instructions have one aim. |
5.1.2 | Two witnesses: rely on the important one. |
5.1.3 | A joyous state of mind is a constant support. |
5.1.4 | Proficiency means you do it even when distracted. |
6. Commitments
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6.1 General
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6.1.1 | Always train in three basic principles. |
6.2 Body, speech, mind
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6.2.1 | Change your intention but behave naturally. |
6.2.2 | Don't talk about others' shortcomings. |
6.2.3 | Don't dwell on others' problems. |
6.3 General reactivity
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6.3.1 | Work on your strongest reactions first. |
6.3.2 | Give up any hope for results. |
6.3.3 | Give up poisoned food. |
6.4 Anger
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6.4.1 | Don't rely on a sense of duty. |
6.4.2 | Don't lash out. |
6.4.3 | Don't lie in ambush. |
6.4.4 | Don't go for the throat. |
6.5 Envy
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6.5.1 | Don't put an ox's load on a cow. |
6.5.2 | Don't be competitive. |
6.5.3 | Don't make practice a sham. |
6.6 Pride
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6.6.1 | Don't turn a god into a demon. |
6.6.2 | Don't look to profit from sorrow. |
7. Guidelines
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7.1 General
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7.1.1 | Use one practice for everything. |
7.1.2 | Use one remedy for everything. |
7.2 Reminders
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7.2.1 | Two things to do: one at the beginning, one at the end. |
7.2.2 | Whatever happens, good or bad, be patient. |
7.2.3 | Keep these two, even if your life is at risk. |
7.3 Maintenance
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7.3.1 | Learn to meet three challenges. |
7.3.2 | Foster three key elements. |
7.3.3 | Take care to prevent three kinds of damage. |
7.3.4 | Engage all three faculties. |
7.4 Extension
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7.4.1 | Train on every object without preference. Training must be broad and deep. |
7.4.2 | Always work on what makes you boil. |
7.4.3 | Don't be dependent on extraneous conditions. |
7.5 Addressing imbalance
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7.5.1 | Practice what's important now. |
7.5.2 | Don't get things wrong. |
7.5.3 | Don't switch on and off. |
7.6 Maintaining balance
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7.6.1 | Train wholeheartedly. |
7.6.2 | Find freedom by probing and testing. |
7.6.3 | Don't boast. |
7.6.4 | Don't be hypersensitive. |
7.6.5 | Don't be impulsive. |
7.6.6 | Don't expect thanks. |
Concluding Verses
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| Appreciation |