If intentions are good, the path and destination will be good
But if intentions are bad, the path and destination will be bad.
Call up good intentions! That is my heart advice.
5) Mind is the king, with power over all.
The body is the slave, whether of virtue or vice.
Not emphasizing ‘imitation virtue’ of body and speech,
Always watch your mind! That is my heart advice.
6) All beings have Buddha nature.
Just as milk is pervaded by butter,
When the two accummulations are ‘churned’ with effort
At some point Buddha nature will manifest! That is my heart advice.
7) The difference between ‘Buddhas’ and ‘sentient beings’
Is whether they have awakened awareness or not.
If you don’t cling to them as permanently different,
You will find Buddha within! That is my heart advice.
Download the text in Tibetan and English: Heartfelt Advice of Dharma Nectar
Published in Rinpoche’s text Precious Teachings, chapter entitled “Heartfelt Advice of Dharma Nectar” page 121 in the paper book, and page 129 in the PDF version. Originally published in 2012 as a small booklet.
