Castello dell' Innominato

Percorso ad anello da Somasca passando per:
- Monte Magnodeno (7.6 km)
- Rifugio Camposecco (10.6 km)
- Castello dell'Innominato (12.4 km)


THE HUNDRED THOUSAND SONGS OF MILAREPA
Clouds are but manifestations of the sky;
Therefore, rest right in the sphere of the sky!
The stars are but reflections of the sun and moon;
If you can meditate on them, then why not
on the stars?
Therefore, absorb yourself in the light of
the sun and moon!
Bushes and trees are but manifestations of
a mountain;
If you can meditate well on that, so be it with the trees!
Therefore, abide in the steadfastness of the mountain!
Waves are but the movement of the ocean;
If you can meditate well on that, why not
on the waves?
Therefore, dissolve yourself right in the ocean!
The disturbing Thought-flow manifests the mind;
If you can meditate well on that, so be it
with the Thought-flow!
Therefore, dissolve yourself into the very
Essence of Mind!
From then on, Bardarbom strove to contemplate on the real nature
of the mind, and eventually she achieved perfect Realization in one
life. At her death she flew to the Oakini's Pure Land in her hu-
man body. People all heard the sound of the small drum that she was
carrying at the time.
This is the story of Milarepa meeting his woman disciple, Bardar-
bom, one of his four female heirs, at the place of Gebha Lesu
THE SONG AT THE INN
Obeisance to all Gurus
HAVING meditated at Jundhagho [North Horse Gate], the Jetsun
Milarepa went to Shri Ri to meditate; on his way, he lodged in
an inn at Yei Ru Jang. A scholar named Yaugru Tangbha, with
many monk disciples, and a merchant called Dhawa Norbu [the
Moon Jewel], with a great retinue, were also stopping there. Mila-
repa begged alms from the merchant, who said, "You yogis are ac-
customed to taking the belongings of others to enjoy yourselves; why
don't you try to earn your own living? It would be much better to
be self-supporting!" Milarepa replied, "It is true that by following
your way one may have more immediate happiness and enjoyment,
but this very enjoyment will cause more suffering in the future. This
is the important point you have neglected. Now listen to my song,
'The Eight Reminders'":
Castles and crowded cities are the places
Where now you love to stay;
But remember that they will fall in ruins
After you have departed from this earth.
Pride and vainglory are the lure
Which now you love to follow;
But remember, when you are about to die
They offer you no shelter and no refuge!
Kinsmen and relatives are the people
With whom now you love to live!
But remember that you must leave them all behind
When from this world you pass away!
Servants, wealth, and children