The Mistake That Cost a Great Master His Son (But Saved His Lineage)

A Journey to the West L25 A Journey to the West: Episode 25 — The Stage-by-Stage Practice of Milarepa In this profound episode, Khenpo Sodargye recounts His Holiness's teachings at Kagyu centers in Denver, where he skillfully adapted his teachings to different lineages and audiences. The teaching centers on the famous story of Marpa Lotsawa's crucial choice between prostrating to the yidam or the guru, revealing the supreme importance of devotion to one's teacher.

💬 Words of Wisdom

"All deities are indeed the manifestation of the guru, and other than the guru, there are no other yidams." — Marpa Lotsawa's realization "As a disciple, it is crucial to view the teacher as the principal source, having faith in him, devotion to him, joy toward him, and respect for him." — His Holiness's teaching "Your dharma lineage will spread far and wide, like the sun shining across every corner of the whole world." — Naropa's prophecy to Marpa A timeless teaching on guru devotion through the story of Marpa Lotsawa — may all practitioners recognize the guru as the source of all blessings.