Don't Close the Book. Just Turn the Page

A wonderful advice by Zumang Gharwang Rinpoche. Just when we always envy how good and smooth life must be for a Rinpoche or tulku, think again. The way I see it, the genuine masters faced much greater hardship and responsibility than any of us, ordinary folks do. It doesn't help any better that we always load more and more of our personal problems onto their shoulders. I once asked my friend if he had a choice, would he still want to carry on with this title of a Rinpoche. He told me matter-of-factly that this question is irrelevant as he had no choice. For us, samsara is choiceless; for the master, because of their previous aspiration and us, they are choiceless too and will have to come back to experience what we experience to guide us.


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I have seen many colors of ups and down in my life. Sometimes I get what I want and occasionally which I never ask for. What really help me to move on with my day-to-day life is to accept, regardless of good or bad on positive notes. In addition, I must confess that nothing was really easy as I may like. Because sometimes I may wish for one thing and I may have to settle with something else.

Over the years, I realized that few factors in life can make all the differences. First, to be guided by compassionate teachers. Second, in order to avoid the same mistakes, always recall your past experiences. Third, make sure that do not let your assumption decide your path. Finally, one should build up a self confidence to carry on with your daily live without dictated by emotions, especially arrogance and pride.