Rev. Danny Fisher

Today’s dharma quote is yet another from the Vidyādhara, Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche (1939-1987), whom I first quoted and wrote a little bio for here. This is it — his poem, “To the Noble Sangha”:

With your doubt, laziness, hesitation and inquisitiveness,
We have found magnificent soil in which to sow the seed of the buddhadharma.
With your friendliness, sense of humor and willingness to work with me,
We are able to harvest our crop.
Your sympathy and genuineness led me to believe that true dharma can be established in North America.
The ten years of my existence here have been long and treacherous;
Yet it is short–as if it happened yesterday.
I appreciate you all:
Without your exertion and delight I would have passed away long ago.
That is your best birthday present:
That you will practice with me.