54 Pearls: 53 – Paranirvana of HH Lama Rinpoche Jamyang Lungtok Gyaltsen

On July 23, 2011 at 2:15am, His Holiness Lama Rinpoche Jamyang Lungtok Gyaltsen’s rainbow body manifested into paranirvana. Many students were broken-hearted. Grieving is understandable, but ultimately not necessary, because Lama Rinpoche has not left us for a moment. We must remember every pith instruction, every single drop of Dharma nectar that he transmitted to us. Imprint his Dharma on your hearts like an inscription carved in stone. Vow to practice every day without fail. Practice guru yoga and rest in your Buddha nature. Our true guru is the vajra guru. At this ultimate level, internal and external gurus are the same. From the vajra consciousness perspective, we and our guru are inseparable. In addition to more meditation, make an effort to light butter lamps and engage in repentance on a more regular basis. Every day, as requested by Lama Rinpoche, recite both the Avalokitesvara and the Amitabha mantra 108 times. Offer up all virtuous deeds to Lama Rinpoche, and pray that he may swiftly return to continue benefiting all sentient beings!

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