Sublime

the prayer that your dharma practice will never be derailed,

We are all afraid of this experience, and because of our fear, we have difficulty developing this aspiration bodhichitta, the basic vision of enlightenment. The Dzogchen Pönlop Rinpoche

Institutions and titles can provide a measure of safety.

By this power, may all beings, Having accumulated strength and wisdom, Achieve the two clear states That arise from strength and wisdom.

The retreat was to be under the direction of the Very Venerable Thrangu Rinpoche, a close dharma brother of Trungpa Rinpoche and one of the foremost teachers in the Kagyü lineage.

Then we have gurus in the tradition of Patrul Rinpoche and present-day Alak Zenkar Rinpoche, who never belonged to a legendary monastery and who have no entourage or patrons.

also whether he or she practiced what the guru practiced and satisfied the guru’s wishes, even if superficially.

One who follows this path makes the firm decision to practice in order to find freedom beyond suffering.

Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche, to be enlightened is to be free of obsessions.