Like the illusory face of this appearing world,
The movement of mind is not touched by artifice;
It is not altered by action, freedom, or realization.
To remain in the depths of mind free of reference
Is known as mahamudra.

17th Karmapa

from the book Music In The Sky: The Life, Art, And Teachings Of The 17Th Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje

translated by Michele Martin


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Further quotes from the book Music In The Sky:

• The depth of mind free of reference
• The Song of Natural Awareness
• Graduated path
• A Festival of the Field for Gathering Merit
• Pure heart
• Passing the day with a kind-hearted mind
• Letting the Sun Shine
• Taking Our Problems and Sufferings as a Support for Our Practice
• Being of Benefit
• Diverting from our true purpose
• Progressing along our way
• Experiencing mental happiness
• Importance of Calm Abiding
• The Mind Is Like Space
• The Peaceful and Calming Victory Flag
• The Remedy Is Meditation
• The Three Kayas
• Equal nature
• The moon of bliss