Liscate

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THE HUNDRED THOUSAND SONGS OF MILAREPA
The Savior of sentient beings, the
Nirmiii;~akaya, is Gautama Buddha.
One may find [the teachings) of all
three Buddhas in my Lineage.
Such is the Lineage of this yogi; will you
entrust yourself to it?
"Your Lineage is indeed superb," said Bardarbom, "it is what the
snow mountain is to rivers-the original source of all [merits). I have
heard people say that you, the followers of Dharma, have a so-called
'Outer Pointing Guru'; and that by relying on him, one will be able
to observe and see inwardly the so-called Uncreated Dharmakaya.
What kind of Guru do you have? Who is your primary Guru?"
Milarepa replied, "I will sing a short song to explain the qualifica-
tions of a genuine Guru."
The Guru who indicates the true knowledge
from without,
Is your Outer Guru;
The Guru who elucidates the Awareness of
Mind within,
Is your Inner Guru;
The Guru who illuminates the nature of your mind,
Is your real Guru.
I am a yogi who has all three Gurus,
Is there a disciple here who wishes to
be faithful to them?"
"These Gurus are extraordinary!" exclaimed the girl, "It is just like
a string of gems on a golden chain. But before we beseech the
teachings from them, what kind of Initiations are required?" Milarepa
then sang:
The Vase placed on your head
Is the Outer Initiation;
The proof of the identity of self-body
and the Body of Buddha
Is the Inner Initiation;
The Illumination of the self-recognition
of Mind-Essence
Is the real Initiation.
I am a yogi who has attained all three.
Is there a disciple here who wishes to attain them?
Bardarbom cried out, "These Initiations are indeed profound! It is
just like the majesty of the lion, which overawes all other animals. I
have also heard that after the Initiation there is an absolute teaching
called 'Leading Awareness into the Path.' What is that? Please be kind
enough to explain it to me."
In answer to her question, Milarepa sang:
The Outer Teaching is hearing, thinking,
and practicing;
The Inner Teaching is the clearest
elucidation of Awareness;
The Absolute Teaching is the non-gathering
or separation of Experience and Realization.3
I am a yogi who has all three Teachings.
Is there a disciple here who wishes to attain them?
Bardarbom declared, "These teachings are indeed like a rustless
mirror, which reflects images flawlessly." Milarepa replied, "Having at-
tained these teachings, one should go to a hermitage and practice."
The girl then asked, "Will you tell me about these practices?" Milarepa
sang in answer:
Living in a rugged, deserted, and solitary hut
Is the Outer Practice;
Complete disregard of the self-body
Is the Inner Practice;
Knowing the sole Absolute, through and through,
Is the Absolute Practice.
I am a yogi who knows all three.
Is there a disciple here who wishes to learn them?
After hearing this, the girl said, "The Practice you have mentioned
is like a great eagle flying in the sky. Its splendor overshadows all
other birds1" She continued, "I have heard people say that some yogis
know a teaching called 'Pai Practice,'4 which is very helpful in im-
proving meditation. Could you tell me about it?" Milarepa then sang:
'By applying the Outer "Pai Teaching" to
the distracted thought-flow,
The mind is collected;
By applying the Inner "Pai Teaching" to awareness,
The mind is awakened from drowsiness.
To rest [the mind] on the innate nature,