Visions and their Significations,
being the eludication of the visions recorded in the Sealed Volume.
The erudite should not read this work, if they do, they will be embarrassed.
It is only for the guidance of fools who revel in fanciful ideas
Although it tries frankly to avoid pretentiousness, it is nevertheless corrupted with deceit.
By speaking honestly on whatever occurred, this could be taken to be lies.
As if the illusions of Samsara were not enough,
This stupid mind of mine is further attracted to ultraillusiory visions.
It is surely mad to say that the image of the Buddha's compassion
Is reflected in the mirror of karmic existence.
Let me now write the following pages,
Though it will disappoint those who are led to believe that the desert-mirage is water,
As well as those who are enchanted by folk-tales,
And those who delight in red clouds in Summer.
*Although it never circulated outside his personal court, the Dalai Lama clearly states that it was composed and executed "in order to guide the uninitiated and - for all those who wish to do drawings and paintings of the heavens".*
aus
Secret Visions
of the Fifth Dalai Lama
Samten Karmay
Serindia
The erudite should not read this work, if they do, they will be embarrassed.
It is only for the guidance of fools who revel in fanciful ideas
Although it tries frankly to avoid pretentiousness, it is nevertheless corrupted with deceit.
By speaking honestly on whatever occurred, this could be taken to be lies.
As if the illusions of Samsara were not enough,
This stupid mind of mine is further attracted to ultraillusiory visions.
It is surely mad to say that the image of the Buddha's compassion
Is reflected in the mirror of karmic existence.
Let me now write the following pages,
Though it will disappoint those who are led to believe that the desert-mirage is water,
As well as those who are enchanted by folk-tales,
And those who delight in red clouds in Summer.
*Although it never circulated outside his personal court, the Dalai Lama clearly states that it was composed and executed "in order to guide the uninitiated and - for all those who wish to do drawings and paintings of the heavens".*
aus
Secret Visions
of the Fifth Dalai Lama
Samten Karmay
Serindia
Belleeer - 2011-02-20 12:21
