We have a long journey to make through the six realms of samsara. We should approach the Dharma like a sailor making his meticulous preparations for a voyage around the world, and prepare ourselves properly for our far longer journey, through death and rebirth.
Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche
from the book The Hundred Verses of Advice: Tibetan Buddhist Teachings on What Matters Most
translated by Padmakara Translation Group
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- Dwell in the simplicity of the present moment
- Dreamlike obsessions
- Free of being caught by anything at all
- Start that very day
- Without settling anywhere
- Have you prepared yourselves a boat
- Love and compassion for all
- The most profound spiritual practice
- Nothing to be gained or lost
- There is never any time to spare
- Flying off into the bardo
- When you reach the threshold of death
- The faults within
- Happiness and suffering
- Overcoming obstacles
- Put on the armor of diligence
- You will have to go
- Abandon negative friendships
- Practice with joy and enthusiasm
- The right moment is now