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The need to follow a spiritual teacher ~ Patrul Rinpoche

The need to follow a spiritual teacher ~ Patrul Rinpoche was last modified: October 18th, 2016 by dorjeduck

No sutra, tantra, or shastra speaks of any being ever attaining perfect buddhahood without having followed a spiritual teacher.


Patrul Rinpoche

from the book Words of My Perfect Teacher

translated by Padmakara Translation Group


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Further quotes from the book Words of My Perfect Teacher:

  • Peerless Teacher, at your feet I bow
  • May our minds mingle with the Dharma
  • The result of learning, contemplation, and meditation
  • Bright moon
  • May we realize the natural state
  • The Three Defects when listening to the Dharma
  • Arousing Bodhicitta
  • Diligence
  • Even the smallest amounts of merit
  • Motivated by ordinary concerns
  • Actions arising from anger
  • Compassion
  • The Six Paramitas
  • Impermanence is everywhere
  • Aspiration for renunciation
  • No Life Guarantee
  • Remembering impermanence
  • Transforming obstacles into favorable circumstances
  • Developing love and compassion in everything you do


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