TWO PRECIOUS SENTENCES

There are two sentences from the teachings that particularly resonate in my mind :

'Everywhere I go, I am the least precious, others are the most precious.'

'May I accept defeat and offer victory to others.'

The powerful explanation given by Gen-la Dekyong clarified and deepened my understanding of the why and how of Training the Mind in general, and of these two sentences in particular.

Gen-la explained logically how with our pure intention to attain enlightenment we impute with wisdom. We can do this because we are receiving perfect instructions and have access to the most powerful blessings to gain Kadampa realisations swiftly in this short life.

Genla 's teachings for me are so beautiful and so inspiring. I feel my inner energies have renewed and grown.

With this clearer understanding, a determination to practice with regard to all beings:  'I am the least precious, you are the most precious ', and,  'I accept defeat and offer the victory to others' appears with my mind with joy.

In the Oral Instructions of Mahamudra about the practice of subsequent attainment , Geshe-la tells us, 'We should develop and hold this profound knowledge day and night , never allowing ourself to forget it . '

So I will keep trying, to the best of my ability, with pure intention and mindfulness, putting the precious instructions of my Root Guru into practice .

With profound gratitude to all enlightened beings and to all sentient beings

Kelsang Shigye, France