The bloom of a handsome youthful body withers with age.
Despite your wishes, you’ll experience the pain of disease,
And, with a final rasping cough, you’ll pass away.
Even now, the time for this draws near.
Son, Lodrö, think about it well!

Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö

source: http://www.lotsawahouse.org/tibetan-masters/jamyang-khyentse-chokyi-lodro/advice-to-myself


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