The Beautiful Song of Marpa the Translator

Download or read book The Beautiful Song of Marpa the Translator written by Rinpoche Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso and published by . This book was released on 2003-02-01 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Khenpo Tsultrim explains the clear light nature of mind in connection with buddha nature, and teaches on four songs of Jetsun Milarepa. In the first half of this book Khenpo gives a clear explanation of the clear light nature of mind in connection with the buddha nature inherent in all beings. He also explains how to meditate on the clear light, how to develop compassion, the practice of tonglen and some very poignant advice on taking adverse conditions to the path. In the second half Khenpo gives teachings on four songs sung by the Lord of yogis Jetsun Milarepa. He explains the meaning of Milarepa's own expression of the view, meditation, conduct and fruition, and gives us advice on how to apply the teachings to all aspects of our practice and life.