Mi-mno, mi-bsam, mi-dpyad-ching,
Mi-bsgom, msmi-sems,
rang-bas-bzhag.
In English:
No thought, no reflection, no analysis,
No cultivation, no intention,
Let it settle itself.*
These six words of instruction are attributed to Tilopa, a 9th century Buddhist master of tummo, tantra, Tibetan dream yoga, resurrection and other siddhi.
* As translated by Alan Watts.
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1
yogip
// Sep 3, 2007
There is no such thing as enlightement………..
2
Chris
// Sep 3, 2007
I found enlightenment in the dictionary. There was no mention of yogip.
3
Rick Matz
// Sep 3, 2007
Once your mind settles and becomes clear, the rest follows.
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yogip
// Sep 3, 2007
lol
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Sydney Familiar
// Sep 4, 2007
Nice, sounds to me a like a practical application of non-attachment towards all the common head trips that get in the way of the Dao.
6
okiba
// Nov 4, 2007
OH! enlightenment is sleeping!
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Brian
// Dec 16, 2007
Great points. Simple but true. This is an awesome site.
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Thomas
// Dec 16, 2007
So, enlightenment is emptying one’s mind of all thought? I don’t know, if that’s what Enlightenment requires, is it worth it? Not thinking for oneself is the first step to having someone take over, as seen in the case of military, religious, and political dictators throughout history.
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