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Post by Kriyaban on Mar 26, 2022 11:13:48 GMT
I, the Lotus-Born master ofUddiyana.
Trained in the Dharma for the welfare of myself and others.
To the east of the Vajra Seat
I studied and became learned in the Surra teachings_.
To the south, west and north
I studied the collections ofVinaya, Abhidharma,
And the Paramita teachings.
In Bhasudhara I studied Kriya.
In the land ofUddiyana I studied Yoga.
In the counuy ofZahor I studied the two sections ofT antra.
In the land of Jah I studied Kilaya.
In the country of Singha I studied Hayagriva.
In the land of Marutsey I studied Mamo.
In Nepal I studied Yamantaka.
At the Vajra Seat I studied Amrita.
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ADVICE FROM THE LOTUS-BORNI
The four sections of Father T antra and Mother T antra,
Including the Guhyasamaja,
I studied to erudition in the land of} ala.
The Great Perfection I learned from my naturally aware mind.
I have realized that all phenomena are like dreams, like magic.
In the land of Tibet I performed immense actions for the welfare of
beings.
In the age of degeneration I will benefit beings.
Therefore I concealed innumerable terma treasures
Which will meet with destined people.
All you fortunate ones who connect with these termas,
Fulfill the command of the Lotus-Born!
Thus he spoke.
Emaho! At the end of this age my terrna treasures will flourish
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Post by Kriyaban on Mar 26, 2022 12:03:24 GMT
he master replied: The pinnacle of all views is the bodhichitta essence of
awakened mind. All of the great billionfold universes, all the sugatas of the ten
directions, and all of the beings of the three realms are of one nature in that they
that are included within the bodhichitta essence of awakened mind. 'Mind' here
means the diversity that arises from the urJmade.
Well, you may then ask, 'What is the difference between buddhas and sentient beings?' It is nothing other than realizing or not realizing mind. The substance of the awakened state, of buddha, is present within you, but you don't
recognize it. Not recognizing their minds, beings stray into the six streams of
existence. You may then ask, 'What is the way to realize mind?' For that, it is
taught, you need the oral instructions of a master.
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Post by Kriyaban on Mar 26, 2022 12:07:53 GMT
o 'possess confidence' in this means to realize that like space, mind is
spontaneously present from the beginning. Like the sun, it is free from any basis
for the darkness of ignorance. Like a lotus flower, it is untainted by faults. Like
gold, it doesn't alter its own nature. Like the ocean, it is unmoving. Like a river,
it is unceasing. Like Mount Sumeru, it is utterly unchanging. Once you realize
that this is how it is [and stabilize it], that is called 'possessing the view of realization.'
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ADVICE FROM THE LOTUS-BORNI
The king asked: What is meant by 'possessing the experience of meditation'?
The master replied: Listen here, Your Majesty! To 'possess the experience
of meditation' means to leave your mind uncontrived, uncorrupted and fresh.
Let your mind rest in its natural, unrestrained and free state. By neither placing
your mind on something outside nor concentrating inwardly, you remain free of
focus. Within this great equal state of your innate nature, let your mind stay
unmoved, just like the flame of a butter lamp that is not moved by the wind.
Within this state, experiences can occur: your consciousness may become
overflowing, bright or stop altogether; blissful, radiant or free of thoughts; it
may feel murky, without reference point, and out of tune with the ways of this
world. If these experiences occur, don't attach any special importance to them,
as they are just temporary experiences. Don't cling to or fJXate on them at all!
That is called 'possessing the experience of meditation.'
The king asked: What is meant by 'possessing the equal taste of conduct'?
The master replied: 'Conduct' here means to be uninterrupted in meditation; without being distracted, even though there is no thing being meditated
upon. Like the ceaseless flow of a river, you remember throughout all situations,
whether walking, moving about, lying down or sitting. 'Equal taste' means to
embrace whatever you see, or whichever of the five sense pleasures occur, with
the recognition of your innate nature, free from attachment or clinging. You do
not accept or reject anything at all, just like the analogy of arriving on an island
of precious gold. This is called 'possessing the equal taste of conduct.'
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Post by Kriyaban on Mar 26, 2022 12:21:18 GMT
Guru Rinpoche replied: The time for propagating this teaching has not yet
arrived, so it should be concealed. When I placed the casket containing the
scripture of the Heart Essence on the top of the Icing's daughter's head, princess
Perna Sal, I made the aspiration for it to be her allotted teaching. Several lifetimes after she dies, she will meet again with this teaching. You must conceal it
as a terma treasure for that purpose.
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