A Milarepa Song རྗེ་མི་ལ་རས་པའི་གསུངས། 密勒日巴道歌

A Milarepa Song that reflects on the futility of samsara. English translation by Ratnashri Meditation Cener, proofread by Solvej Nielsen and edited by Kay Candler. The great Tibetan yogi Jetsun Milarepa (c. 1051 – c. 1135 CE) is by far the most renowned and venerated Tibetan yogi, saint and poet. At early age, he was an ordinary human being who committed grave misdeeds. Then he turned to the Dharma and through his unwavering devotion to his teacher Marpa, single-pointedness, limitless patience, enthusiastic effort and the accumulation of unfathomable wisdom and compassion, he attained the supreme buddhahood in one lifetime. Milarepa was famous for his beautiful voice and his teaching of the Dharma through his spontaneous songs of spiritual realization (dohas) which serve as a vibrant source of inspiration, blessings, and a guide for all who seek the Dharma spiritual path. Through these songs, his tireless, powerful and courageous quest for awakening/enlightenment in the face of tremendous difficulties resonates deeply within our hearts. Joys, sorrows, challenges, profound realizations and instructions (for anyone with the compassion and courage to apply them) throughout Milarepa’s journey to enlightenment were shared generously, sincerely with extraordinary clarity and beauty through these songs. Original video with Chinese translation: May this be of benefit to all!