Heart Advice for Retreat

The great Pabonkkha Dechen Nyingpo said, “Knowing Dharma is not enough; you must practise. Just being an expert or learned cannot benefit. Just meditating on the chakras and winds cannot benefit. Even counting mantras cannot benefit greatly.”

“The very heart, that can definitely benefit, is the three principal aspects of the path; definite renunciation of samsara, bodhichitta, (the altruistic mind to achieve enlightenment), and perfect view. These three can definitely benefit.”

With the same emphasis Lama Zopa Rinpoche, in his precious text of heart advice, comments on the essential aspects of retreat and how to bring about the result of enlightenment.

Rinpoche provides compelling commentary to problem Pabongkha’s text, Like a Female Cannibal Cheating and on the rituals and motivation for entering into retreat.

 A must read for all who are serious about reaping results in meditation practise