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August 21, 2005 Excerpts of the teaching of Sherab Gyaltsen Rinpoche on Chenrezig given this morning The practice of Chenrezig unites all visualisation practices, and the six syllable mantra is the essence of all mantras. With this practice the adept is progressing on the path of the Bodhisattvas. This is why it is said: « By recognizing one, all is realized. » If one keeps this practice in one's heart and trains in a continual way, it will be of great benefit. It is possible to count the raindrops that fill with a continual rain all year long a vast ocean, but it is impossible to count the benefits of the recitation of Chenrezig's mantra. If we had to develop one single quality, it had to be compassion. The practice of compassion is precious, because it nourishes the enlightened mind which is the cause of complete enlightenment. There is no superior method to dissipate the veils of the mind.
1400 people attended this afternoon the empowerment of Dorje Sempa which was granted by Gyalwa Karmapa. In the beginning of the ceremony, Thaye dorje gave some instructions concerning the refuge vow: « Before taking refuge, one has to understand that the cycle of conditioned existence, samsara, is pervaded by the experience of suffering. No real stable happiness can be possibly found. With this understanding, we can renounce samsara and surrender to the Three Jewels. » After the initiation Gyalwa Karmapa addressed the following talk to the audience: « Dear Dharma friends, this is the las day for this year. I thank all of you. I was very happy to spend these days with you. I hope that you will make great use of these teachings and empowerments. This depends on your karma, but also on your efforts, and most of all on your motivation to be of help to all other beings. Carpooling
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