From the Holy Text of Tibetan Buddhism: The Hundred Thousand Songs of Milarepa – “The Song of Realization” & “The Enlightenment of Rechungpa, Part 1 of 2

The teachings of Tibetan Buddhism put a focus on the awareness of death and the ephemeral nature of life, leading to diligence in meditation and spiritual practice. Mandalas, prayer flags, and thangka paintings are visual imagery used as reminders for practitioners on the path. Milarepa was a great master of this religion , and he was the most famous figure of Tibet’s history. In this program, we present an excerpt from The Hundred Thousand Songs of Milarepa. Milarepa: Don’t become attached to pleasure, fame, and the world, but should devote himself to the practice of the Dharma all his life and urge others to do likewise.