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| − | by Mipham Rinpoche | + | by [[Mipham Rinpoche]] |
| − | Dhīḥ! Before the wisdom-being Mañjuśri, I reverently bow down. | + | [[Dhīḥ]]! Before the wisdom-being [[Mañjuśri]], I reverently [[bow]] down. |
Here I shall explain the key points of Trekchö—Thorough Cut. | Here I shall explain the key points of Trekchö—Thorough Cut. | ||
| − | Do not alter the mind but allow it to settle as it is. | + | Do not alter the [[mind]] but allow it to settle as it is. |
| − | And, in such a state, look naturally within. | + | And, in such a [[state]], look naturally within. |
| − | There will unfold an experience that is indescribable, | + | There will unfold an [[experience]] that is [[indescribable]], |
| − | Which has no fixed character as either this or that, | + | Which has no fixed [[character]] as either this or that, |
And the natural radiance of which will not cease. | And the natural radiance of which will not cease. | ||
| − | This is the genuine state, the natural condition, | + | This is the genuine [[state]], the natural [[condition]], |
| − | The actual dharmatā, beyond conception. | + | The actual [[dharmatā]], beyond {{Wiki|conception}}. |
| − | It is the insight born of natural luminosity, | + | It is the [[insight]] born of natural [[luminosity]], |
The view: like a mountain, left as it is. | The view: like a mountain, left as it is. | ||
| − | As you simply abide by that natural state, | + | As you simply abide by that natural [[state]], |
| − | There is neither meditation nor distraction. | + | There is neither [[meditation]] nor [[distraction]]. |
| − | Without suppressing, cultivating, evaluating or analysing, | + | Without suppressing, [[cultivating]], evaluating or analysing, |
| − | Allow yourself to settle fully into the genuine state. | + | Allow yourself to settle fully into the genuine [[state]]. |
| − | This is the natural concentration of dharmatā, | + | This is the natural [[concentration]] of [[dharmatā]], |
| − | Uncorrupted by the bonds of deliberate action. | + | Uncorrupted by the bonds of deliberate [[action]]. |
| − | Abiding in the yoga that is the King of Space, | + | Abiding in the [[yoga]] that is the [[King of Space]], |
| − | This is meditation: like the ocean, left as it is. | + | This is [[meditation]]: like the ocean, left as it is. |
As you remain like this, | As you remain like this, | ||
| − | Any thoughts and impressions that stir within | + | Any [[thoughts]] and [[impressions]] that stir within |
| − | And any appearances that occur without, | + | And any [[appearances]] that occur without, |
Should neither be prevented nor encouraged but left as they are. | Should neither be prevented nor encouraged but left as they are. | ||
| − | As long as you do not stray from this natural state, | + | As long as you do not stray from this natural [[state]], |
| − | Whatever unfolds will bring neither benefit nor harm. | + | Whatever unfolds will bring neither [[benefit]] nor harm. |
| − | Without concern for good or bad, acceptance or rejection, | + | Without [[concern]] for good or bad, [[acceptance]] or rejection, |
| − | This is action: appearances, left as they are. | + | This is [[action]]: [[appearances]], left as they are. |
| − | As you make progress, all that appears and exists | + | As you make progress, all that appears and [[exists]] |
| − | Will become a single all-embracing sphere of aware-emptiness, | + | Will become a single all-embracing [[sphere]] of aware-emptiness, |
| − | Within which everything is entirely perfect and complete. | + | Within which everything is entirely {{Wiki|perfect}} and complete. |
| − | This happens effortlessly, is spontaneously accomplished. | + | This happens effortlessly, is [[spontaneously accomplished]]. |
Any striving to adopt or abandon simply fades away, | Any striving to adopt or abandon simply fades away, | ||
| − | And hopes and fears for saṃsāra and nirvāṇa are no more. | + | And [[Wikipedia:Hope|hopes]] and {{Wiki|fears}} for [[saṃsāra]] and [[nirvāṇa]] are no more. |
| − | The primordial nature is made manifest — | + | The [[primordial nature]] is made [[manifest]] — |
| − | The fruition: awareness, left as it is. | + | The [[fruition]]: [[awareness]], left as it is. |
| − | This instruction, including the four ways of leaving things as they are, | + | This instruction, [[including]] the [[four ways of leaving things as they are]], |
| − | Is the ultimate purport of the Thorough Cut. | + | Is the [[Wikipedia:Absolute (philosophy)|ultimate]] purport of the Thorough Cut. |
| − | With these key points, liberation will swiftly be attained | + | With these key points, [[liberation]] will swiftly be [[attained]] |
| − | As the most glorious form of Mañjuśrī, Gentle Splendour. | + | As the most glorious [[form]] of [[Mañjuśrī]], Gentle [[Splendour]]. |
| − | This arose from the lake-like mind of Mipham Jampal Gyepa during the Water Snake year (1893–4). | + | This arose from the lake-like [[mind]] of [[Mipham]] [[Jampal]] Gyepa during the [[Water Snake year]] (1893–4). |
| − | | Translated by Adam Pearcey, 2018. | + | | Translated by [[Adam Pearcey]], 2018. |
Latest revision as of 18:16, 4 February 2020
Dhīḥ! Before the wisdom-being Mañjuśri, I reverently bow down. Here I shall explain the key points of Trekchö—Thorough Cut.
Do not alter the mind but allow it to settle as it is. And, in such a state, look naturally within. There will unfold an experience that is indescribable, Which has no fixed character as either this or that, And the natural radiance of which will not cease. This is the genuine state, the natural condition, The actual dharmatā, beyond conception. It is the insight born of natural luminosity, The view: like a mountain, left as it is.
As you simply abide by that natural state, There is neither meditation nor distraction. Without suppressing, cultivating, evaluating or analysing, Allow yourself to settle fully into the genuine state. This is the natural concentration of dharmatā, Uncorrupted by the bonds of deliberate action. Abiding in the yoga that is the King of Space, This is meditation: like the ocean, left as it is.
As you remain like this, Any thoughts and impressions that stir within And any appearances that occur without, Should neither be prevented nor encouraged but left as they are. As long as you do not stray from this natural state, Whatever unfolds will bring neither benefit nor harm. Without concern for good or bad, acceptance or rejection, This is action: appearances, left as they are.
As you make progress, all that appears and exists Will become a single all-embracing sphere of aware-emptiness, Within which everything is entirely perfect and complete. This happens effortlessly, is spontaneously accomplished. Any striving to adopt or abandon simply fades away, And hopes and fears for saṃsāra and nirvāṇa are no more. The primordial nature is made manifest — The fruition: awareness, left as it is.
This instruction, including the four ways of leaving things as they are, Is the ultimate purport of the Thorough Cut. With these key points, liberation will swiftly be attained As the most glorious form of Mañjuśrī, Gentle Splendour.
This arose from the lake-like mind of Mipham Jampal Gyepa during the Water Snake year (1893–4).
| Translated by Adam Pearcey, 2018.
