“The dull-witted[1] follow faith [without wisdom].”  If you don't have wisdom, you also do not want to understand/explain the Dharma. It is difficult to believe that this is the right thing to do. Also, being deceived by a false spiritual teacher is effortless, it is said.” “A guru must have renounced attachment to this life;… Continue reading “SWEEP THE SNOW OFF YOUR OWN HEAD/ROOF”: 17th Gyalwang Karmapa’s new thangka artwork of 1st Karmapa, Dusum Khyenpa and his oral instructions on the important qualities of a student and guru (English translation)