You know the relative to be a lie, yet still you practise the two accumulations.
You realize that in the absolute there is nothing to be meditated on, yet still you practise meditation.
You see the relative and absolute as one, yet still you diligently practise.
Peerless teacher, at your feet I bow.

Patrul Rinpoche

from the book Words of My Perfect Teacher

translated by Padmakara Translation Group


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