His Holiness makes three final aspirations for everyone

A Journey to the West L77 His Holiness makes three final aspirations for everyone

In this poignant session of "A Journey to the West," Khenpo Sodargye details the concluding events of His Holiness Jigme Phuntsok’s visit to Washington, D.C. Amidst a joyful outdoor feast with practitioners from various backgrounds, His Holiness delivered a profound and structured farewell address. He outlined seven specific wishes: two for the center's leader, Ahkon Lhamo, emphasizing genuine realization and Dharma propagation; three for the monastics, focusing on absolute harmony, the strict observance of pure precepts, and diligent study and practice; and two for lay practitioners, urging them to avoid non-virtue and trust in the Three Jewels. Khenpo particularly highlights His Holiness's stern warning about the immense negative karma associated with causing others to break their vows, calling it an action comparable to the gravest of sins. The teaching concludes with three heartfelt aspirations gently placed in the disciples' pockets, leaving a timeless and universal blueprint for the healthy development of any Dharma center.