[Buddha-l] g-d

[Alex Wilding]

Hi Tim,
Sorry reply is late.
I think the reason it's "loved" is in fact bound up with the fact that it's
meaning is not on the surface.
You probably know that the four lines are said to summarize (or at least to
reference) stages in practice, and indeed in a very practical sense rather
than theoretical.
The first refers to the common preliminaries: internalization of the
teachings on precious human birth, impermanence and death, karma, suffering.
The second refers to the special preliminaries: prostrations, refuge
prayers, bodhicitta, Dorje Sempa, Mandala offerings, guru yoga.
The third refers to tantric practice "proper", from yidam generation through
to completion phase practice.
The fourth refers to mahamudra itself, to realization.
So if these things are realities for the practitioner, these lines provide a
summary, bringing it all to mind; that should put him/her/them into the best
possible frame of mind.

They can also be used as a framework for much more extensive teaching on
these things.

That's my speculation, anyway, for what it's worth.
                                    
All the best
Alex Wilding
Blog: http://dangzang.blogspot.com/


> -----Original Message-----
> From: buddha-l-bounces at mailman.swcp.com [mailto:buddha-l-
> 
> Tks Alex, didn't recall the source other than a Rangjung Yeshe prayer
> book.  Why do you suppose
> it is  "much loved"?   I've often repeated it to myself at sittings'
> end, but end up confused
> about why I do it.
> 


> >> Grant your blessings that my mind may follow the dharma.
> >> Grant your blessings that my practice may become the path.
> >> Grant your blessings that the path may clarify confusion.
> >> Grant your blessings that confusion may dawn as innate and perfect
> >> wisdom.