Someone who has faith in the Three Jewels and the teacher, who is interested in hearing, reflecting, and meditating, and who is very diligent should be given the teachings without reserve, for this will bring great benefit. “Instructions” here refers to major instructions — the profound instructions that lead to liberation and enlightenment — and not to minor instructions for curing sickness, dispelling obstacles, and creating prosperity in this life.
Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche
from the book Zurchungpa's Testament
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- Complete absence of doubt
- Examine your actions very closely
- Not fabricated, never stained
- Projections of the mind
- Spontaneous devotion to your teacher
- Superficial dharma practice
- Just as space
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- The even state of all-pervading peace
- When true realization dawns in one’s mind
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