Mahaguru Padmasambhava

PERSEVERANCE

 Master Padma said: When practicing the Dharma from your heart, you most possess perseverance.

 The lady asked: What does that mean?

 Friends and offspring, food and wealth, are all delusions, so give them up. Diversions, honor, and positive conditions are all severe obstacles, so give them up. Companionship, relatives, and attendants are all roots of samsãra and causes for attachment and anger, so give them up. The years and months, the days and moments, are all what shorten the time left before the moment of death, so practice quickly. People without perseverance and a true purpose regard their relatives, food, wealth, and offspring as being exceptional. They regard distractions as positive conditions. They regard companionship as pleasant. Without noticing the passing of years, months, and days, they count the length of their life. At the time of death,

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Dakini Teachings: Padmasambhava's Oral Instructions to Lady Tsogyal

Book by Nyangrel Nyima Özer and Padmasambhava