Instruction on the Self-Liberation of Delusion, which is like Turning Poison into Medicine

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Instruction on the Self-Liberation of Delusion, which is like Turning Poison into Medicine

In emptiness, there is no miserliness.
It is through delusion that miserliness arises.
Without delusion, look into the one who feels miserly. Look, and sustain that without distraction. Miserliness is cleared away and becomes emptiness. Rest without distraction in this emptiness experience. That is the total purification of miserliness.
There is no generosity higher than this —
For the yogi who realizes it: Emaho, how amazing!

In emptiness, there is no attachment.
It is through delusion that attachment arises.
Without delusion, look into the one who feels attached.
Look, and sustain that without distraction. Attachment is cleared away and becomes emptiness. Rest without distraction in this emptiness experience. That is the total purification of attachment.
There is no discipline higher than this —
For the yogi who realizes it: Emaho, how amazing!

In emptiness, there is no anger.
It is through delusion that anger arises.
Without delusion, look into the one who feels angry. Look, and sustain that without distraction.
Anger is cleared away and becomes emptiness.
Rest without distraction in this emptiness experience. That is the total purification of anger.
There is no patience higher than this —
For the yogi who realizes it: Emaho, how amazing!

In emptiness, there is no laziness.
It is through delusion that laziness arises.
Without delusion, look into the one who feels lazy. Look, and sustain that without distraction.
Laziness is cleared away and becomes emptiness. Rest without distraction in this emptiness experience. That is the total purification of laziness.
There is no diligence higher than this —
For the yogi who realizes it: Emaho, how amazing!

In emptiness, there is no distraction.
It is through delusion that distraction arises.
Without delusion, look into the one who feels distracted. Look, and sustain that without distraction.
Distraction is cleared away and becomes emptiness.
Rest without distraction in this emptiness experience. That is the total purification of distraction.
There is no concentration higher than this —
For the yogi who realizes it: Emaho, how amazing!

In emptiness, there is no confusion.
It is through delusion that confusion arises.
Without delusion, look into the one who feels confused. Look, and sustain that without distraction.
Confusion is cleared away and becomes emptiness. Rest without distraction in this emptiness experience. That is the total purification of confusion.
There is no wisdom higher than this —
For the yogi who realizes it: Emaho, how amazing!

In emptiness, there is no arrogance.
It is through delusion that arrogance arises.
Without delusion, look into the one who feels arrogant. Look, and sustain that without distraction.
Arrogance is cleared away and becomes emptiness. Rest without distraction in this emptiness experience. That is the total purification of arrogance.
There is no contentment higher than this —
For the yogi who realizes it: Emaho, how amazing!

- Patrul Rinpoche, Self-Liberating Meditation
-- photo: Tseu Patrul, regarded as an incarnation of Patrul Rinpoche

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