Heart Advice in Four Lines
lama ma jé tak tu solwa tob
Do not forget the guru;
Pray to her1 at all times.
rang sem ma yeng rang ngo rang gi tö
Do not let your mind be distracted;
Look into its very essence.
chiwa ma je chö la kul ma thob
Do not forget death;
Let it spur you on to Dharma.
semchen ma je nyingje ngo mön gyi
Do not forget sentient beings;
With compassion dedicate your merit to them and make prayers of aspiration.
- Or him. The Tibetan is gender neutral.
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