“Guru Yoga” is meditation on Guru
At the same time, when you meditate on Guru Rinpoche, or Guru Yoga, “yoga” also means “practice” or “meditation”. So “Guru Yoga” is meditation on Guru. It’s high meditation.
Thời gian: Guru and Guru Yoga
Seeing our Guru as Buddha – in that way we mention specifically taking refuge in Guru
You can say more specifically: “I take refuge in Guru, I take refuge in Yidam, I take refuge in Dakini.” And “Buddha” does not mean only “Buddha Shakyamuni”, but there are many Buddhas. Guru Rinpoche, for example, is also a Buddha.
Taking refuge in one deity is taking refuge in all Buddhas
In a very general way when we say “Take refuge” then [the question is] “Take refuge in which?” We take refuge in the Three Jewels.
Dharma may not work as we wish due to lack of good conditions: faith, understanding, honesty, diligence
Many of you have heard of the Great Master Milarepa. And many of you have had chances to read His biography. So you would probably understand how difficult it was for Him to get authentic teaching, profound teaching from His Master.
We always say BUT…
When there is not enough devotion then we say Buddha said or my Teacher said so … BUT … We always say BUT.
If one does break samaya with one’s Guru, the best way forward is to accept that it happened, regret that it happened, confess it to the Guru
The biggest problem is when students break samaya with their guru, and they don’t accept it. They pretend nothing has happened.
Someone follows the wrong teacher due to their own heavy karma, due to their own wills and due to the mental kleshas (negative emotions) in their minds
Everyone knows that it is very important to follow a qualified dharma teacher who can lead you to the correct dharma way. Sometimes people follow the wrong teachers due to their bad luck, misfortune and misunderstanding.
People who are lucky enough to receive this treasure from Lama Sang are like a beggar finding a wish-fulfilling jewel in his home without any efforts
As I said at the beginning, we are lucky as we have met Buddha’s Dharma, and we have Lama Sang’s tradition. And those who have met Lama Sang and directly got teaching from Lama Sang, you are a little luckier. We can learn from many things. Lama Sang was a genuine Master, was a Mahasiddha.
Not have having pure vision and devotion cannot received blessing
Therefore, as a Dharma practitioner it is basic thing to have devotion, to believe strongly in the practice. Buddha repeatedly teaches about the importance of having pure vision and devotion.
