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Hi, since Pieter and Lobster are already discussing mahamudra, am

going to cross post this relevant message from that list. Some may

remember Joyce from when she was here.

Gloria

- Joyce Short

Mahamudra

Friday, March 09, 2001 9:24 AM

[Mahamudra] Dzogchen/Mahamudra

> > Welcome to Mahamudra. Thank you for your wonderful post, and,

yes, it> would be great if you could post more on the same topic.>>

Love,> ZoranHi Zoran,I've been reading "Tilopa's Song To Naropa". My

copy is from the book,"Mother Of The Buddhas - Les Hixon. I imagine

that someone has this postedsomewhere on the Net. This might be

something the list might be interestedin using as a focus. I'll post

a few verses and others can say what thismeans to them in their own

experience and understanding. It begins..."Mahamudra, the royal way,

is freefrom every word and sacred symbol.For you alone, beloved

Naropa,this wonderful song springs forth from Tilopaas spontaneous

friendship that never ends.The completely open natureof all

dimensions and eventsis a rainbow occurringyet never grasped.The way

of Mahamudracreates no closure.No strenuous mental effortcan

encounter this wide open way.The effortless freedom of awarenessmoves

naturally along it.As space is always freshly appearingand never

filled,so mind is without limitsand ever aware.Gazing with sheer

awarenessinto sheer awareness,habitual, abstract structures meltinto

the fruitful springtime of Buddhahood.White clouds that drift through

the blue sky,changing shape constantly,have no root, no foundation, no

dwelling;nor do changing patterns of thoughtthat float through the sky

of mind.When the formless expanse of awarenesscomes clearly into

view,obsession with thought formsceases naturally.There! Over to

you....Love Joyce> To from this group, send an email

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