Jetsun Milarepa

Tibetan yogi and poet.

A Tibetan yogi and poet who is considered one of the most important figures in Tibetan Buddhism. His life was marked by profound transformation, from a troubled youth to a realized master. Known for his deep meditation practices and mystical poetry, he emphasized the importance of renunciation, compassion, and meditation in achieving spiritual enlightenment. His teachings continue to inspire Tibetan Buddhists and spiritual seekers worldwide.

Jetsun Milarepa Quotes about Death

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In horror of death, I took to the mountains - again and again I meditated on the uncertainty of the hour of death, capturing the fortress of the deathless unending nature of mind. Now all fear of death is over and done.
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Life is short and the time of death is uncertain; so apply yourself to meditation. Avoid doing evil, and acquire merit, to the best of your ability, even at the cost of life itself. In short: Act so that you have no cause to be ashamed of yourselves and hold fast to this rule.
Jetsun Milarepa
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Strong and healthy, who thinks of sickness until it strikes like lightning? Preoccupied with the world, who thinks of death, until it arrives like thunder?
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