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| + | The kind and [[Venerable]] [[spiritual]] [[master]] is the foundation of all good qualities. [[Seeing]] that {{Wiki|dependence}} on him or her is the [[root]] of the [[path]], may I rely on him or her with great [[respect]] and continuous [[effort]] - inspire me thus! | ||
| − | A human life with leisure is obtained this once. Understanding that it has great value and is hard to find, may I produce unceasingly the mind that takes hold of its essence day and night – inspire me thus! | + | A [[human]] [[life]] with leisure is obtained this once. [[Understanding]] that it has great value and is hard to find, may I produce unceasingly the [[mind]] that takes hold of its [[essence]] day and night – inspire me thus! |
| − | The fluctuation of our body and life is like a bubble of water; remember death, for we perish so quickly. After death, the effects of black and white | + | The fluctuation of our [[body]] and [[life]] is like a bubble of [[water]]; remember [[death]], for we perish so quickly. After [[death]], the effects of black and white [[Karma]] pursue us as a shadow follows a [[body]]. Finding {{Wiki|certainty}} in this, may I always be careful to abandon even the slightest negative [[action]] and to complete the [[accumulation]] of [[virtue]] - inspire me thus! |
| − | There is no satisfaction in enjoying worldly pleasures. They are the door to all misery. Having realised that the fault of samsaric perfections is that they cannot be trusted, may I be strongly intent on the bliss of liberation - inspire me thus! | + | There is no [[satisfaction]] in enjoying [[worldly]] [[pleasures]]. They are the door to all [[misery]]. Having realised that the fault of [[samsaric]] [[perfections]] is that they cannot be trusted, may I be strongly intent on the [[bliss]] of [[liberation]] - inspire me thus! |
| − | That pure thought (to attain liberation) produces great conscientiousness, | + | That [[pure]] [[thought]] (to attain [[liberation]]) produces great [[conscientiousness]], [[Mindfulness]] and [[awareness]]. May I make the [[essential]] practice keeping the [[vows]] of [[individual liberation]], the [[root]] of the [[doctrine]] - inspire me thus! |
| − | Having seen that all beings, my kind mothers, have fallen like myself into the ocean of cyclic existence may I train in the supreme heart dedicated to | + | Having seen that all [[beings]], my kind mothers, have fallen like myself into the ocean of cyclic [[existence]] may I train in the supreme [[heart]] dedicated to [[Enlightenment]], assuming the {{Wiki|obligation}} to free all migrating [[beings]] - inspire me thus! |
| − | Generating the altruistic intention alone, without cultivation of the three moral practices, does not lead to | + | Generating the {{Wiki|altruistic}} {{Wiki|intention}} alone, without [[cultivation]] of the three [[moral]] practices, does not lead to [[Enlightenment]]. Having realised this, may I practice with intense [[effort]] the [[vows]] of the [[conquerors]] and their [[spiritual]] children - inspire me thus! |
| − | By quieting distraction to false objects, and analysing the meaning of reality. May I quickly generate within my | + | By quieting {{Wiki|distraction}} to false [[objects]], and analysing the meaning of [[reality]]. May I quickly generate within my [[Mind stream]] the [[path]] uniting [[calm]] abiding and special [[insight]] - inspire me thus! |
| − | When, trained in the common path, I am a suitable vessel, let me enter with ease the great gateway of the fortunate ones, the Vajrayana, the highest of all vehicles - inspire me thus! | + | When, trained in the common [[path]], I am a suitable vessel, let me enter with ease the great gateway of the [[fortunate]] ones, the [[Vajrayana]], the [[highest]] of all [[vehicles]] - inspire me thus! |
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| + | The basis of achieving the two powerful [[attainments]] is the [[pure]] [[vows]] and [[commitments]] that I have pledged. Having found true [[understanding]] of this, may I keep them even at the cost of my [[life]] - inspire me thus! | ||
| − | + | Having realised the significance of the two stages which are the [[essence]] of the [[tantric]] [[path]], may I steadfastly practice without [[Laziness]] the four sessions of [[yoga]], and realise what the {{Wiki|holy}} [[beings]] have [[taught]] - inspire me thus! | |
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| + | May the [[spiritual]] [[teachers]] who lead me on the [[sacred]] [[path]] and all [[spiritual]] friends who practice it have long [[life]]. May I quickly and completely pacify all outer and inner [[hindrances]] - grant such inspiration, I pray! | ||
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| + | In all my [[rebirths]] may I never be separated from {{Wiki|perfect}} [[spiritual]] [[masters]], and enjoy the magnificent [[Dharma]]. Completing all qualities of the stages and [[paths]], may I quickly achieve the stage of [[Vajradhara]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 02:13, 25 December 2014
The kind and Venerable spiritual master is the foundation of all good qualities. Seeing that dependence on him or her is the root of the path, may I rely on him or her with great respect and continuous effort - inspire me thus!
A human life with leisure is obtained this once. Understanding that it has great value and is hard to find, may I produce unceasingly the mind that takes hold of its essence day and night – inspire me thus!
The fluctuation of our body and life is like a bubble of water; remember death, for we perish so quickly. After death, the effects of black and white Karma pursue us as a shadow follows a body. Finding certainty in this, may I always be careful to abandon even the slightest negative action and to complete the accumulation of virtue - inspire me thus!
There is no satisfaction in enjoying worldly pleasures. They are the door to all misery. Having realised that the fault of samsaric perfections is that they cannot be trusted, may I be strongly intent on the bliss of liberation - inspire me thus!
That pure thought (to attain liberation) produces great conscientiousness, Mindfulness and awareness. May I make the essential practice keeping the vows of individual liberation, the root of the doctrine - inspire me thus!
Having seen that all beings, my kind mothers, have fallen like myself into the ocean of cyclic existence may I train in the supreme heart dedicated to Enlightenment, assuming the obligation to free all migrating beings - inspire me thus!
Generating the altruistic intention alone, without cultivation of the three moral practices, does not lead to Enlightenment. Having realised this, may I practice with intense effort the vows of the conquerors and their spiritual children - inspire me thus!
By quieting distraction to false objects, and analysing the meaning of reality. May I quickly generate within my Mind stream the path uniting calm abiding and special insight - inspire me thus!
When, trained in the common path, I am a suitable vessel, let me enter with ease the great gateway of the fortunate ones, the Vajrayana, the highest of all vehicles - inspire me thus!
The basis of achieving the two powerful attainments is the pure vows and commitments that I have pledged. Having found true understanding of this, may I keep them even at the cost of my life - inspire me thus!
Having realised the significance of the two stages which are the essence of the tantric path, may I steadfastly practice without Laziness the four sessions of yoga, and realise what the holy beings have taught - inspire me thus!
May the spiritual teachers who lead me on the sacred path and all spiritual friends who practice it have long life. May I quickly and completely pacify all outer and inner hindrances - grant such inspiration, I pray!
In all my rebirths may I never be separated from perfect spiritual masters, and enjoy the magnificent Dharma. Completing all qualities of the stages and paths, may I quickly achieve the stage of Vajradhara.
