Space,
whose nature is free of concepts;
Encompasses everything;
Likewise, the stainless expanse of the mind's true nature
Permeates all beings.
We
all possess an unconditioned and unchanging core of awakening,
or buddhanature, however deep our confusion and suffering. From
the point of view of this intrinsic nature, there is no difference
between the exalted Buddha and ordinary sentient beings. Anyone
who removes what obscures his or her true nature will become
a buddha.
The
Buddha Maitreya gave the Uttaratantra teaching to the great
Buddhist master Asanga. One of the great classical texts of
Mahayana Buddhism, it is particularly regarded as a bridge to
the Vajrayana teachings, presenting how buddhanature exists
within us, how it is approached, and what are the qualities
of manifest buddhahood.
A
Message from Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche - Rinpoche recently
issued this statement encouraging those interested in studying
this teaching with him not to wait further:
"All
those who have an interest in the teaching and commentary on
the Madhyamikavatara (to be held in San Francisco, USA) and
Uttaratantra (to be held in Dordogne, France), should be advised
that I will be presenting these programs over several years,
beginning this year. I do not want anyone to put off attending
these teachings now in the hope that they might be offered again
in such an extensive fashion at some future date."
