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taranatha0101 A Collection of Teachings by Master Tāranātha, entitled A Highly Detailed, Unadorned, and Unrestrained Autobiographical Account by Gyalkhampa Tāranātha.g2.0f

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In the place of E Dzong, I met the owner Namkhai Gyalpo. In the latter half of the ninth Tibetan month, I arrived at the practice place Cholung. I met the venerable Lama Dampa Jampelyang. Soon after that, The initiation and guidance of the extremely ripening oral transmission essence, the Path and Fruit, began. Maitreya Dakini and other Dharma categories that I had not received before were also obtained in abundance. The methods of oral transmission guidance became purely oral instructions, not relying on written texts. The light of wisdom that distinguishes the definitive points of one's own and others' philosophical systems without mixing them increased greatly. At this time, Dharma Lord Jamyang Rinpoche, and the important figures from Rinpoche Ka Zhi were present. They themselves also came to meet us. In any case, the offerings from Ka Zhi were very exquisite. Initially, the venerable Lord had said that you should not become a Lama, but in the meantime, 1-60 becoming the source of a great Lama was a confession for breaking that instruction, and now they especially offer a vow of non-reversal. They said that they are currently doing a hundred million recitations of the Hundred Syllable Mantra, and that this is also for that purpose. I also explained the Dharma to them. After that, after the guidance was completed, they were given a two-day retreat. The Lama Dampa's health was very poor, and there was a great danger. For the sake of healing, they were instructed to offer Tsok offerings at great sacred sites such as Sangri. An offering of a long life ceremony was made, and as soon as the Tsok of the long life ceremony was completed, his health was restored, and I felt very relieved. After a seven-day retreat, his health became very clear. That year, according to the instruction that I should be the Vajra Master for the Chakrasamvara practice offering of Lotse, from the site preparation to the invocation of the colored sand mandala, there was nothing lacking. The actual practice lasted thirteen days. At that time, he sternly instructed that I must take responsibility for Cholung. In general, we ordinary people do not have the ability to take on great responsibilities. Now, I only have the desire to study and practice. In particular, I have no intention of managing the monastery. Especially since the local officials are not happy, even if I manage it, it will not be of help to the Dharma. Especially the place where the Lama and his disciples reside.

Chinese

實際上,我積壓了許多我不適合的報告,即使我請求休假也沒有成功。如果我再次強烈要求,似乎會導致不悅,所以我別無選擇,只能按照命令去做。然後,我只請求允許我將住所安置在曲隆,直到我還活著。當時,他們似乎同意了,但除了那一年之外,我沒有住在曲隆。當時,我們在藏曆三月初三向東走,在覺囊拜見了傑仲仁波切。我接受了榮巴所著的《全知者傳記》的一些口頭傳授,以及六支瑜伽的快速口頭指導。他們讓我坐在覺囊的寶座上,傑仲本人也從手中撒花。然後,我們不得不在鷲峰停留三天。我們還拜訪了無量光佛的寺廟、覺沃和南木紮。當我向覺沃祈禱時,我感覺到從被污垢覆蓋的觀世音菩薩像中發出藍色的光芒,融入了我自己。在返回的路上,我們在納塘停留了九天。噶廈等所有的大部隊都在那裡。我們拜訪了來自仁蚌的薩迦統治者阿旺吉格登旺秋父子、來自江孜的巴多嘉瓦的代表、來自色瑪的第巴,以及來自瓊孜的第巴代表等。我們根據他們各自的意願,提供了許多不同的灌頂和隨許。仁蚌夏仲也通過上述各種方式發送了非常深刻的信件,儘管沒有什麼特別的。當時,他們表現出非常真誠的信仰和尊重。我們再次在桑澤魯丁停留了一晚。第二天,米旁嘉瓦面前的圖丹色多堅佛學院的學生和僧侶們迎接了我們。我們一到達拉章,就在紮西澤巴舉行了盛大的奠基儀式。在四天裡,我們沒有錯過任何一次集體祈禱,並根據每個人的願望解釋了各種佛法。由於遇到的人非常多,我們非常忙碌。一回到我們的住所桑丹丁,我們就立即開始了閉關。總的來說,在所有這些時間裡,我們都在懶惰和分心中度過,這是我們行為的命運。但是,今年

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Actually, I accumulated many reports that I was not suited for, and even though I requested leave, it was not granted. If I insisted again, it seemed to cause displeasure, so I had no choice but to follow the orders. Then, I only requested permission to establish my residence in Cholung for as long as I lived. At that time, they seemed to agree, but apart from that year, I did not reside in Cholung. At that time, we headed east on the third day of the third month of the Tibetan calendar, and in Jonang, we met Jetrung Rinpoche. I received some oral transmissions of the biography of the Omniscient One, written by Rongpa, and a quick oral instruction on the Six Yogas. They had me sit on the throne of Jonang, and Jetrung himself scattered flowers from his hand. Then, we had to stay in Vulture Peak for three full days. We also visited the temple of Amitabha, Jowo, and Namse. When I prayed to Jowo, I felt a blue light emanating from the statue of Avalokiteśvara, which was covered in dirt, and it seemed to dissolve into myself. On the way back, we stayed in Narthang for nine days. All the great forces of the Kashag and others were there. We visited the Sakya ruler Ngawang Jigden Wangchuk and his sons from Rinbung, the representative of Bardo Gyalwa from Gyantse, the Depa from Serma, and the Depa representative from Khyungyze, and so on. We offered many different empowerments and subsequent permissions according to their respective wishes. The Rinbung Shabdrung also sent very profound letters through the various means mentioned above, although there was nothing particularly special. At that time, they showed very sincere faith and respect. We stayed again in Samtse Luding for one night. The next day, the students and monks of Thubten Sertok Chen Buddhist College in front of Mipham Gyalwa greeted us. As soon as we arrived at the Labrang, a grand foundation-laying ceremony was held in Tashi Tsekpa. For four days, we did not miss a single collective prayer, and we explained various Dharmas according to each person's wishes. Because there were so many people to meet, we were very busy. As soon as we returned to our residence, Samten Ding, we immediately began a retreat. In general, throughout all these times, we have been spending time in laziness and distraction, which is the fate of our actions. However, this year

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也尽力做到适度的欢喜。那年虽然时局非常动荡,但对于贪恋和憎恨的分别念以及对于世间八法的增长,一点也没有做,只是专注于闻思修三方面。完整地背诵了《春季滋养根本论》。向智者自在者具慈氏之名者请教了《俱舍论》的开头和结尾,以及详细的解释和结论。而且从中午到太阳快落山的时候,赐予班禅仁波切的文集之传承。晚上,在完成日常修法之后,晚上恳请给予更长的解释。清晨,在结束修法后,只是在灯光下看书。早上,在结束坐垫上的功课后,又复习昨天所讲的内容。夏天听取了《律经》的讲解,并按照以前的规矩进行。秋天,非常仔细地从头到尾地听取了《声明·迦拉巴》的全部讲解。那时,出现了巨大的汉人妖术。上师(仁[至]者)也从前辈老师那里听取了《全部讲解》以下的章节。后来,似乎拉东巴格西南嘉瓦的弟子们是从心中学习的,所以进行了一些思考。从那以后,完整地听取了入门引导。前一年在定结与法主洛桑巴一起参加了各种诗歌考试,当时没有完成,这次从那次考试中继续,完成了诗歌考试。《现观庄严论》听取了弥勒菩萨的注释,以及将《辨法法性论》和《辨中边论》与荣氏注释相结合的粗略讲解和传承,因此对理解有了很好的启发。就这样稍微学习了一些世俗的学问,并且对各大论典也只是稍作品尝,因此,看到后来一些有名的学者所写的书籍,以及与学者们进行讨论和交谈时,感觉自己完全能够应付自如。 在此说道:凭借弥勒无著的教理之车强大的风力,从令人愉悦的善说之光芒中,在任何智慧的海洋中,一切知识的美丽形象,又有谁能够阻挡它的显现呢? 之后,没有进行占卜就决定了。

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Also, I tried my best to have a moderate amount of joy. Although the situation was very turbulent that year, I did not engage in any thoughts of attachment and hatred, nor did I increase the eight worldly concerns. I only focused on listening, contemplating, and meditating. I completely memorized the root text of the "Spring Nourishment." I requested explanations and conclusions on the beginning and end of the Abhidharmakosha from the wise and powerful Jampa. From noon until sunset, I received the transmission of the complete works of Panchen Rinpoche. In the evening, after completing my daily practice, I would request longer explanations. In the early morning, after finishing my practice, I would simply look at the books by the light of a lamp. In the morning, after finishing my session on the cushion, I would review what was taught the day before. In the summer, I listened to the explanation of the Vinaya Sutra and followed the previous customs. In the autumn, I listened very carefully to the entire explanation of the Kalapa Grammar from beginning to end. At that time, there was a great display of Chinese sorcery. The Lama (Re[Dam]pa) also listened to the chapters below the "Complete Explanation" from his previous teacher. Later, it seemed that the disciples of Lhatongpa Geshe Namgyalwa learned from their hearts, so I did some contemplation. From then on, I listened to the complete introductory guidance from the books. The previous year in Tingkye, I participated in various poetry exams with Chöje Lobsangpa, but I did not finish them at that time. This time, I continued from where I left off and completed the poetry exams. I listened to Maitreya's commentary on the Ornament for Clear Realization, as well as rough explanations and transmissions of the Distinguishing Dharma and Dharmata and the Distinguishing Middle and Extremes combined with Rong's commentary, which greatly inspired my understanding. In this way, I learned a little about worldly knowledge and also tasted the great treatises, so when I saw the books written by some famous scholars later on, and when I discussed and conversed with scholars, I felt completely capable of handling myself. Here it is said: By the powerful wind of Maitreya Asanga's chariot of reasoning, from the appearance of the pleasing light of good speech, in whatever ocean of wisdom, who can prevent the beautiful image of all knowledge from appearing? After that, I decided without divination.