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Although mahamudra has no genesis, faith and devotion are its genesis. Although mahamudra has no conditions, excellent teachers are its conditions. Although mahamudra has no method, this unaffected mind is its method. Although mahamudra has no path, this undistracted mind is its path. Although mahamudra has no result, this mind free in pure being […]
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[…] efforts are combined together,May my wish and my effort be even greater. Because the welfare of others arises naturally and without limit,For all who give rise to faith and delight in supreme awakeningAnd make these wishes themselves, may these my wishes,All of them, every one of them, come to complete fruition. May all the […]
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[…] there I share these infinite sensory pleasures with them. May the bad and corrupt things I’ve done and will do, Appropriating offerings for the Jewels, for the faithful, or for the dead, Be cleared away by this offering fire and burnt offerings. The tongues of flame touch every particle of what can be or […]
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[…] and beliefDistance themselves from spiritual principles.All their acts and blindness I take into me.I give to all beings, in their infinities,Such virtues as the three kinds of faith.6May they know deeply within That the results of their actions can’t be avoidedAnd cultivate virtue as they give up sin.A mind that takes its own confusion […]
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[…] seek out special friends.Don’t be close or at odds with anyone, no matter who is around.Be independent—that’s my sincere advice. 21.Maybe you appear deferential and appreciativeTo your faithful supporters who provide you with your livelihood,But in deceiving others you only entangle yourself.Treat everyone equally—that’s my sincere advice. 22.Countless books on divination, astrology, medicine and […]
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[…] the Guru from Afar1 namo gurave Everyone knows the form of prayer called a call to the guru from afar. The key to invoking the energy of faith is devotion, devotion that is inspired by both disillusionment and determination,2 devotion that comes not merely from your lips mouthing the words but from the depths […]
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[…] Until I reach the heart of awakening,I take refuge in all buddhasAnd likewise in the DharmaAnd the host of bodhisattvas.Repeat three times. Seven Section Prayer With complete faith I bowTo Buddha Shakyamuni andAll the victorious ones and their followersWho abide in the ten directions and three times. I offer flowers, incense, light,Perfume, food, music, […]
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[…] not even the words wrong or struggle be heardAnd may I enjoy the wealth of oceans of well-being and virtue.Having a free and well-favored life along with faith, energy and intelligence,Having attended a worthy master and received the essential instructions,May I practice the sacred teachings properlyIn all my lives without interruption.The study of logic […]
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[…] sung spontaneously by Karma Rangjung Kunchab (Kalu Rinpoche) at the request of the diligent practitioner Karma Sherab. Through this prayer, may the energy of the glorious teachers enter his heart. This song of devotion was translated by Ken McLeod at the request of Daniel Boschero, who wished to use it to cultivate faith and devotion.
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[…] you keep going all the time. What is a measure of progress? Night-time sheer clarity takes hold. What are signs that you are on the right path? Faith, compassion and wisdom grow through their own momentum. How does direct experience come easily with little difficulty? You will know this through your own experience. Why […]
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[…] there is nothing here at all,And then, my child, everything is gold. “Experience arises like magic.If you practice like magicYou will awaken like magicThrough the power of faith. “Don’t think about your teacher or your practice.Don’t think about what is real or not real.Don’t think about anything at all.Don’t control what you experience.Just rest […]
