The Great Chariot

by Longchenpa | 268,580 words

A Commentary on Great Perfection: The Nature of Mind, Easer of Weariness In Sanskrit the title is ‘Mahāsandhi-cittā-visranta-vṛtti-mahāratha-nāma’. In Tibetan ‘rDzogs pa chen po sems nyid ngal gso’i shing rta chen po shes bya ba ’...

Part 5 - The instruction to attend on good friends

Thus:

By relying on good companions and spiritual friends,
Accumulation of goodness increases, and good fruits are gained.
We are not afraid of samsara, having measureless benefits.
The limitless wealth of beings’ two benefits is established.

These leaders are emanated by the Victorious One,
Appearing as they do for this time of the age of darkness.
Therefore, until we attain the essence of enlightenment,
We should rely on holy persons, such as these.

The Sutra on Supreme Ultimate Samadhi (ting nge ’dzin mchog dam pa’i mdo) says:

O son of noble family, Moreover, in later lives, at a later time, I myself, will emanate as
spiritual friends and display these samadhis. Therefore, since the spiritual friend is your
teacher, until being within the complete essence of enlightenment, rely on the spiritual friend, offering respect and due ceremony.

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