Bodhi☯️ on Nostr: Lady Tsogyal asked the Lotus Master, Padmasambhava: "I beg you to bestow a way for ...

Lady Tsogyal asked the Lotus Master, Padmasambhava:

"I beg you to bestow a way for any person whether of the foremost, average, or lesser capacity, to decisively settle the awakened state right now.

The master replied:

"The root of all phenomena is contained within your own mind. This awakened mind is present in every living sentient being. Moreover, it is the single sphere of dharmakaya and has neither shape nor color. lt has no substance or material characteristics. lt is present as a vast, empty knowing that is uncreated since the very beginning. To recognize this experience to be self-existing is known as Samantabhadra of the view or the single sphere of dharmakaya. This single sphere, the dharmata that is awakened mind, not made of anything whatsoever-is empty in essence and cognizant by nature. To simply remain in this continuous state is known as the meditation that combines the realization of all buddhas. To remain in this state, in which there is nothing to be cultivated nor anything to stray towards- is known as the self-existing conduct beyond meeting and parting. Within this single sphere of dharmakaya, there is nothing that is not pure perfection; from the mandalas of conquerors above, to the hellish worlds below-all are equally pure perfection. Therefore it does not differ whether in painful states or the awakened state, nor between buddhas and sentient beings. Moreover, this is not something that was just created, but rather has been spontaneously present from the very beginning, and
therefore the fruition dharmakaya is a self-knowing wakefulness. It is seen right now by means of your guru's instruction, and, as it is not something that can be cultivated or achieved, it is a pure perfection. I have nothing to teach besides this, so keep it in your heart, Lady of Kharchen."