For my dharma brothers and sisters, I write this vajra song.
In a world populated by existentialists, psychologists and spiritual materialists,
Endlessly analyzing their discursive thoughts,
Cranking up hope and fear.
How fortunate we were to come face-to-face with the Buddha in person,
The Dorje Dradul, Chögyam Trungpa Hapsburg-Mukpo.
Having completely relaxed into basic goodness,
His manifestation was free from confusion.
Having seen this world as a sacred mandala,
He had no fear.
Due to his relentless kindness,
Even stubborn students like ourselves are getting stronger.
We could produce hundreds of Tilopas,
And create the Kingdom of Shambhala on the spot.
Because I pretend that appearance and emptiness are apart,
I continue to cause harm to myself and others;
Still, the supreme siddha blessed us with many oral instructions.
While practicing at the beautiful retreat place called Padma Choling,
I remembered his heartfelt advice again and again.
The first time we met, he said:
"The pain never stops; you'll never be happy."
Sticking with this is uncomfortable,
But I think there is something to understand.
It is the gateway to mahasukha.
When you practice,
Don't try to change anything.
Don't let your mind wander,
Don't let your body move.
Take occurrence to be the dakini.
Take panic to be the heruka.
Bind all movement in the still space of simplicity,
And you will realize the coemergent nature of your mind.
Even a mere glimpse of such wisdom can dissolve a lifetime of confusion.
In the post-meditation experience,
Mingle with phenomena in this way:
Whatever you see is the vivid reflection of space.
Whatever you hear is the ringing echo of space.
Whatever you taste is the spice of space.
Whatever you touch is the texture of space,
Whatever you smell is the fragrance of space.
Thoughts and emotions are the playful dance of space.
Whatever arises is the guru's display.
In short:
Having found no link between the present moment and the past,
It becomes more difficult to complain about your life.
Kindness to others is the lazy man's path to enlightenment;
Dear friends:
Our mutual commitment is a continuous source of inspiration.
In this very lifetime,
May you each become a golden dot
For the benefit of all sentient beings.