posted 2011 Apr 01
The
house you have built is going to collapse;
it
is only a temporary abode;
You
cannot stay on, but must go.
Dismiss
your attachment
and
craving for places of excitement –
Resort
to solitary places straight away.
posted 2011 Mar 25
The
wealth and possessions you have amassed
must
be left behind.
They
are like honey – to be enjoyed
by
those who did not gather them.
Now,
while you still can,
make
arrangements
for
your needs on the way hereafter –
The
wealth that on you
will
confer excellent qualities.
posted 2011 Mar 18
Friends
do not last forever,
but
are rather like guests:
They
meet occasionally and quickly go their ways.
Dismiss
attachment to your companions
in
this magic show,
And
attend to the real meaning of Being,
which
alone is beneficial.
posted 2011 Mar 11
From
former time I know the nature of samsara:
Therefore,
from one about to leave behind
This
body which is transitory and deceptive,
Listen
to his admonition which is solely for your benefit:
In
worldly things there is no abiding essence.
Although
you may hold, in this your life,
To
it as true, it will most likely deceive you.
Once
you have fully understood that you cannot rely
On
that which is impermanent and without essence,
Attend
to the real meaning of Being straight away.
posted 2011 Mar 04
Homage
to Him who, after completing
All
that was to be done by him, went to Kushinagara,
Truly
the most wondrous city,
To
teach a lesson to those who believe in everlastingness.
posted 2011 Feb 17
Homage to all noble persons endowed with
great compassion.
Homage to Him who is the sun,
shining in the wondrous brightness of
what is good and pure,
In the primordial (sky-like) ground of Being;
Displaying various manifestations of His compassion
And looking after living beings by His charismatic actions.
Longchenpa, Now That I Come to Die