To carry whatever we think necessary to the cave,
Statues, offerings, texts, cooking utensils and the like,
All hastily gathered together, leads to suffering and dispute.
‘To be frugal’ 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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