If you make a real effort to take refuge sincerely in the Three Jewels, everything that opposes your practice will be transformed into favorable circumstances and your merit will grow unceasingly.

Patrul Rinpoche

from the book Words of My Perfect Teacher

translated by Padmakara Translation Group


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