Dive into the life of Milarepa, a pivotal figure in Tibetan Buddhism. Discover his transformation from a vengeful sorcerer to a devoted yogi under the guidance of Marpa. The themes of purity and karma resonate deeply as listeners learn about Milarepa's journey toward enlightenment. Reflecting on the impermanence of life, the podcast encourages a commitment to spiritual growth and the pursuit of deeper truths. Through poetic readings and personal insights, the essence of yoga as a path to understanding life and death unfolds beautifully.
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Milarepa's Ascetic Life
Milarepa, a wandering yogi and beggar, abandoned his possessions and home.
He lived in isolated mountain retreats, practicing in caves and foraging for food.
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A reading of one of Milarepa's songs taken from the text, Drinking the Mountain Stream: Songs of Tibet's Beloved Saint, Milarepa. Translated by Brian Cutillo and Kunga Thartse.
Milarepa is one of the most important yogis and spiritual poets in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, but very little of his life is known with any historical certainty. Even the dates of his birth and death have been notoriously difficult to calculate. In any case, it is clear that he lived during the eleventh and early-twelfth centuries, at the advent of the latter dissemination of Buddhism in Tibet.
At his mother's request, Milarepa left home and studied sorcery to take revenge on their cruel relatives, killing many people. Later he felt sorrow about his deeds, and became a student of Marpa the Translator. Eventually, Marpa accepted him, explaining that the trials were a means to purify Milarepa's negative karma.
Music: "Surrendering to the Flow" by Malte Marten (with thanks to Malte for his kind permission to use his music).
https://www.youtube.com/@MalteMarten
🙏 May whatever goodness arises from these readings/offerings be for the benefit of all sentient beings.
Wisdom of the Masters