Gampopa - His Life, Teachings and Images

Gampopa

'Gampopa's Prayer and Supplication to Milarepa'

Having heard the news of Milarepa's death, Gampopa sung the following spontaneous song to his guru,:

Jetsun, when you stand at the summit of the white snow mountain,
Your deeds are like a white snow lioness,
You are the yogi who conquers the views of others.

Jetsun, when you go to into the forest,
Your actions are like the striped tiger.
You are the yogi who is free from hope and fear.

Jetsun, when you go to the white rock peak,
Your way is that of the white vulture.
You are the yogi who has conquered space.

Jetsun, when you wander without a care in mountain solitude,
Your path is like that of a wild animal.
You are the yogi who is free from attachment.
Jetsun, whose actions are like an elephant's,
You are truly beyond meditation and post-meditation.

Jetsun, whose actions are childlike,
You are truly free from inhibition.

Jetsun, whose actions are beyond concepts,
You have truly realized dharmata.

Jetsun, since you have the highest perceptions,
You have truly merged your inner mind with luminosity.

Jetsun, whose thoughts for food and drink are slight,
You truly enjoy the food of samadhi.

Jetsun, like the wish-fulfilling gem,
Whatever one needs, one receives from you.

Jetsun, like the full moon among a sky full of stars,
You are the most lovely among many.

Jetsun, like the lotus rising above the mud,
You are unstained by the faults of samsara.

You are very kind and compassionate to all beings.
You have accomplished the wishes of the Kagyu.

Your virtuous qualities are without measure,
And my praise is but a trifle.

Hold me close with your compassion, and accept me.
Even though I have no materials gifts of veneration to offer,
I will practice
Until we become one in the Dharmakaya.
Do not cease your river of blessings.
Do not let me go from the iron hook of your kindness.

Through the virtue of these praises,
May I meet the Jetsun himself.
When we meet, please grant your blessings.