Treasured teacher, I pray to you.Give me energy so that belief in self falls away.Give me energy so that I see through life's illusions.Give me energy so that reactive thinking comes to an end.Give me energy so that I know mind has no beginning.Give me energy so that confusion resolves itself.Give me energy so that whatever arises is experience … [Read more...] about Guru Yoga Prayer
Translations
Mahamudra – Tilopa's Six Words
Don't recall.Don't imagine.Don't think.Don't examine.Don't control.Rest. This advice consists of only six words in Tibetan. The above translation was developed to capture its brevity and directness. Some years ago, I also developed the translation shown below, which some people prefer: Let go of what has passed.Let go of what may come.Let go of … [Read more...] about Mahamudra – Tilopa's Six Words
Recognizing Mind as the Guru
courtesy of Shangpa Foundation by Kyer-gong-pa(sKyer.sgang.pa, 1154-1217) Guru bodhicitta namami The gurus who point out mind itself are like no one else:They are done with their own needs and have taken on the needs of others.Their awareness is limitless, their compassion universal.To my kind and gracious gurus I bow. Yes, gurus do point out … [Read more...] about Recognizing Mind as the Guru
Ganges Mahamudra
Pith instructions from Tilopa I bow to Vajra Dakini. 1.Mahamudra cannot be taught, Naropa,But your devotion to your teacher and the hardships you’ve metHave made you patient in suffering and also wise:Take this to heart, my worthy student. 2.For instance, consider space: what depends on what?Likewise, mahamudra: it doesn't depend on … [Read more...] about Ganges Mahamudra
Opening a Path to the Sea of Awakening Mind
Noble and peerless Infinite Compassion,And all awakened and awakening beings,May the truth in the fullness of your intentionsMove all beings, in their infinities,To the finest in awakening mind. Those taken over by anger and hateAre caught in the hell realms of fire and ice.From all these beings, in their infinities,I take into me their pain and … [Read more...] about Opening a Path to the Sea of Awakening Mind
Mind Training in Eight Verses
Langri Tangpa Dorjé Sengé (1054 -1123) Each sentient being is to meMore valuable than a magic gem.Because my aim is the highest good,May I always treasure them. No matter where, no matter who,In no way am I better, I deem.As for others, in my heartMay I hold them in high esteem. Whatever I’m doing, I check inside.As soon as any … [Read more...] about Mind Training in Eight Verses