I see that samsara is suffering, but crave it still.
I fear the abyss of the lower realms but continue to do wrong.
Bless me and those who have gone astray like me
That we may sincerely renounce the things of this life.

Patrul Rinpoche

from the book Words of My Perfect Teacher

translated by Padmakara Translation Group


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