The Great Secret of Mind

buddha in this lifetime, relying on the same supreme practice as the great masters
of the past.
If people who have great interest in buddha-dharma in general and in Dzogchen
in particular would exert a little effort right now, not only might they take rebirth
in a pure-land in the next life, but they might attain buddha in this very lifetime.
Just look at the condition of people in the world today! The stress of competition
day and night among people with wealth, fame, and power, like the roaring of
thunder and lightning in a thick cloud, seems to preclude the possibility of
happiness and peace of mind. This body-mind has limited capacity, and if we go
beyond that limit, then bodily pain, stress, and tension inevitably arise, and
modern illnesses such as depression and so forth, leading to insanity and even
death can result. Depending upon Dzogchen, to the contrary, the body remains
relaxed, and all emotional stress is immediately resolved. Dzogchen praxis is like
the universal panacea that solves everything that we consider to be a problem and
takes the sting out of every vicious event, so that the essence of happiness is pure
pleasure and harmony among family, friends, partners, and the community.
Nothing is better than a life spent happily in harmony with all. If only for that
reason, I urge you all to practice the dharma.