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The Prayer of the Ground, Path & Fruition
From
the Heart Essence of the Vast Expanse
The true nature of things is
naturally free of conceptual projections. It does not exist, since even
the victorious ones do not see it. Yet neither is it non-existent,
as it is the ground of all samsara and nirvana. There is no contradiction here,
for it lies beyond the realm of expression. May all realize this Great Perfection,
the true nature of the ground! In essence it is empty, hence
free from the limitations of permanence. By nature it is clear, and free
from the limitations of nihilism. Its capacity unobstructed, it
is the ground of manifold emanations. It is divided into three, yet
in truth there are no such differentiations. May all realize this Great Perfection,
the true nature of the ground! Inconceivable and free of all
superimposition, one-sided fixation On things being either existent
or non-existent completely dissolves. The full import of this turns
back even the tongue of the victors. Without beginning, middle, or
end, it is a great expanse of deep clarity. May all realize this Great Perfection,
the true nature of the ground! Its essence is pristine, unoriginated,
and primordially pure. Whatever manifests is the expression
of this unconditioned spontaneous presence. Without perceiving them as other,
realizing the great unity of awareness-emptiness, One’s understanding of
the ground will reach a point of culmination. May there be no deviations and
mistakes concerning this key point of the path! Pure from the beginning, even
the term “view” does not exist. Aware of the original state,
the sheath of meditation falls away. There are no reference points,
hence no need to restrain one’s conduct. In the spontaneously present
nature, this state of naked simplicity, May there be no deviations and
mistakes concerning this key point of the path! Not falling into partiality towards
positive thoughts or negative ones, And without giving free rein
to a state of indifferent neutrality, Manifestation and liberation—an
expanse unrestricted, unbridled, and spontaneously free. Understanding that the nature
is inherently devoid of needing to accept and reject, May there be no deviations and
mistakes concerning this key point of the path! Like space, awareness is the
universal ground and starting point. Manifest ground spontaneously
present, yet vanishing like clouds in the sky, The mind radiates out, projecting
outwards and then returning within To the youthful vase body’s
inner space, possessing six unique characteristics– May all seize the throne of this
majestic fruition! From the very beginning, awareness
itself is Samantabhadra. Within it, all hoping for attainments
dissolves into the sphere of reality, The true character of the Great
Perfection, beyond intentional effort; The sphere of reality and awareness,
the inner space of Samantabhadri– May all seize the throne of this
majestic fruition! Utterly non-abiding–the
nature of the Great Middle Way; All-embracing and spontaneously
vast–the state of Mahamudra; Freed from limitations and wide
open–the key point of the Great Perfection. The virtues of the levels and
paths fundamentally complete–spontaneously present inner space. May all seize the throne of this
majestic fruition! This profound prayer, a summation
of the seal Of the quintessential vast
expanse, Was set down at the behest
of the protector of the teachings, The Rishi Rahula, who took
the form of a monk. To make meaningful the spread
of the profound reality And bring to perfection this
prayer of interdependence, I let loose this profound
seal to the mad yogi of Kong. Entrusting it to this hidden
master of awareness Who himself has been blessed
by Akashagarbha. May its benefit for beings
equal the extent of space! |
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