Great Throughts Treasury

"When the time of death arrives, the unlucky cannot make appeal."

"When thoughts of companionship arise, enjoy self-existing wisdom as your companion."

"When thoughts of the guru arise, [see] him as inseparable from you, at the crown of your head. Meditate on him at the center of your heart."

"When you are young and vigorous You never think of old age coming, but it approaches slow and sure Like a seed growing underground. When you are strong and healthy you never think of sickness coming, but it descends with sudden force Like a stroke of lightning. When involved in worldly things you never think."

"When you cherish the most rare gem, soon to others it will belong."

"Whenever thoughts of gems and money arise, take the seven Aryan riches as your treasure."

"Who likes to be surrounded by crowds will soon be disappointed."

"Whenever thoughts of clothing arise, clothe yourself in the blissful heat of tummo."

"With feeble legs you waddle like a thieving goose; senile and clumsy is your body. Grandmother, your ugly face is wrapped in wrinkles. Grandmother, you are now a wretch, half woman and half bitch."

"Wisdom gods and goddesses don't say no to sensory pleasures; a great yogi knows this full well."

"Without Dharma old men are like decaying trees."

"Wild monkeys are not afraid of falling."

"Without Dharma, inferior women are just like vixens, deft and cunning, their deeds have little value."

"Without Dharma, inferior men are like a peddler's asses: a big load does them little good."

"Without Dharma, young maidens are but decorated cows"

"Without sincerity and willingness, rich offerings have no real meaning."

"Worldly affairs are all deceptive; so I seek the truth Divine. Excitements and distractions are illusions; so I meditate on the non-dual Truth. Companions and servants are deceptive; so I remain in solitude. Money and possessions are also deceptive; so if I have them, I give them away."

"Wrong deeds ought to be shunned."

"Women who are pretty-looking like pictures on a wall, need the Dharma, or they have no use."

"Your very essence, clear as space, is simple."

"You watch the time of death draw nigh. Grandmother, can you face death with confidence?"

"You should know the 'Kernel and shell' of Buddhism, so that learning does not lead you only to confusion."