Dubino

Dubino - spiagge di Colico, all' andata seguendo il sentiero Valtellina e al ritorno passando da Mezzomanico




THE HUNDRED THOUSAND SONGS OF MILAREPA
This is a song of gaiety I sing,
This is a song of gratitude to my Guru and
the Three Precious Ones-
1 want no other happiness.
Through the grace of Buddhas and the Gurus,
Food and clothes are provided by my patrons.
With no bad deeds and sins, I shall be
joyful when I die;
With all good deeds and virtues, I am happy
while alive.
Enjoying Yoga, I am indeed most happy.
But how are you Rechungpa? Is your wish
fulfilled?
Rechungpa said to Milarepa, "I am well again. I have obtained
what I wanted. From now on I would like to remain in solitude and
stay near you. Please be so kind as to grant me further inner teach-
ings." Milarepa then imparted to Rechungpa additional instructions,
and stayed with him in the Silk Cave. Through the continued practice
of meditation Rechungpa attained the perfect Experiences and Realiza-
tion.
This is the story of Milarepa meeting his Heart-Son Rechungp
ADMONISHMENT ON THE
"RARE OPPORTUNITY OF
PRACTICING DHARMA"
Obeisance to all Gurus
FROM Zhaoo, the Jetsun Milarepa went to the Light Cave of Runpu
and remained there for some time. One day, some young men
from his native country came to visit him. They said, "In the past
you destroyed all your enemies for revenge, and now you are prac-
ticing the Dharma in such an outstanding way. This is indeed marvelous
and extraordinary! When we are near you we cannot help but feel
like devoting ourselves to religion; but when we return home, we again
become preoccupied with worldly affairs. How can we correct this?"
Milarepa replied, "If one is really determined to free himself from
the sufferings of Saq1sara, such as birth, old age, illness, death, and
so on, he will have peace of mind all the time and will not need
to make any effort. Otherwise he should bear in mind that the suf-
ferings in a future life could be much more durable and long-lasting
than those in this life; and the burden could also be much heavier.
It is therefore of paramount importance to take -steps to prepare for
the next life.
"Please hearken, and I will sing a song for you."
We sentient beings moving in the world
Float down the flowing stream
Of the Four sufferings.1
Compared to this, how much more formidable
Are the unceasing future lives in Saq1siira.
Why not, then, prepare a boat for the "crossing"?