From: Essential Advice of the Kadampa Masters
Translated from the Tibetan under the guidance of Geshe Wangyal
Translated from the Tibetan under the guidance of Geshe Wangyal
Bodhi Leaves No. B 116.
[I have edited slightly for clarity]
Geshe Nyugrumpa said, "You should see this life and body as a bubble of water, bad company as an enemy, the Spiritual Teacher as a wish-fulfilling jewel, the fettering passions as a poisonous snake, bad activities as strong poison, the aspects of desire as the embers of a fire, sweet words and fame as an echo, status and gain as an entangling trap, bad friends as a contagious disease, good friends as a beautiful and fortified palace, all sentient beings as your mother and father. You should feel that giving is the wish-fulfilling cow, moral practice a precious jewelled ornament, patience, strong armour; effort, the wish fulfilling wisdom-horse; meditation, a great treasure, and the wisdom of hearing (including study), thinking, and meditation a bright lamp."
