To be naked and so on in the middle of ordinary people,
We might think of such eccentric behaviour as part of higher asceticism,
But it is a reason for worldly beings to lose faith in what is pure.
‘To act with mindfulness’ is my heart advice.

Longchenpa

Thirty Pieces of Heart Advice

translated by Daniela Hartmann


source: http://www.lotsawahouse.org/tibetan-masters/longchen-rabjam/30-stanzas-of-advice


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