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Family Members as Guru
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in Philosophy
I found an account of the life of the female practitioner, Mayum Kunsang Dechen, consort of Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche, written by her son, Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche.
In it were several observations I found interesting, on the subject of family members as guru:
"My mother was very lucky to take teachings from my father, Tulku Urgyen, and especially from His Holiness, the 16th Karmapa. From the Second Jamgon Kongtrul, named Palden Khyentse Oser, she received many different kinds of teachings, oral transmissions, and initiations and, in particular, mind teachings."
And towards the end,
"Previously, my mother had always been 'my mother.' I loved her and respected the fact that she was a good practitioner. But I never really thought of her as having a very high mind. Maybe this is a sign of male pride or the pride of being a son. But since her illness manifested, her behavior, the things she spoke about, the teachings she gave in just a few words - everything touched our hearts. It instilled such deep devotion in me that I started to feel this is not only my mother, but my Guru. I learned a lot. The experience has helped my own spiritual development, experience, and realization. Now, I'm happy to have a female guru."
In it were several observations I found interesting, on the subject of family members as guru:
"My mother was very lucky to take teachings from my father, Tulku Urgyen, and especially from His Holiness, the 16th Karmapa. From the Second Jamgon Kongtrul, named Palden Khyentse Oser, she received many different kinds of teachings, oral transmissions, and initiations and, in particular, mind teachings."
And towards the end,
"Previously, my mother had always been 'my mother.' I loved her and respected the fact that she was a good practitioner. But I never really thought of her as having a very high mind. Maybe this is a sign of male pride or the pride of being a son. But since her illness manifested, her behavior, the things she spoke about, the teachings she gave in just a few words - everything touched our hearts. It instilled such deep devotion in me that I started to feel this is not only my mother, but my Guru. I learned a lot. The experience has helped my own spiritual development, experience, and realization. Now, I'm happy to have a female guru."
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Comments
Never underestimate the real source of practice . . .
Be kind guys. You know it makes sense. :wave:
Practice it or dont. But dont just make flippant remarks about it.
You just make yourself look foolish.
http://www.lotsawahouse.org/tibetan-masters/geshe-langri-thangpa/eight-verses-training-mind
How do you judge your success so far?