The second result of Dharma practice is that, even before we attain enlightenment, it will definitely protect us from many sufferings and difficulties while we are still wandering in samsara. Tibetan Dharma practitioners transform bad conditions into spiritual paths, transforming sickness, demons, obstruction, hindrance, and misfortune into conditions conducive to enlightenment. The Dharma we are practicing through study and meditation–love, compassion, perception of non-duality, impermanence–will protect us from delusion and suffering in this lifetime, even if we do not attain enlightenment during this lifetime.
Written by Khenpo Karten Rinpoche, an excerpt from his book Precious Teachings, the chapter “Purpose and Benefits of the Holy Dharma,” page 90 in the paper book, and page 97 in the online pdf.
