The tantric culture uses a powerful metaphor: the lotus flower blooming in a muddy swamp. The tantric perspective is to see things from the inside rather than on the surface level only. Our consciousness is by nature already pure and perfect, just like the lotus flower’s color, scent and honey are pure and perfect, the very moment it has blossomed. That is why a vidyadhara master can be so self-confident and why trainees on the tantric path are allowed to reaffirm this confidence in being what we really are.
Deities of utmost purity Who hold the strength of wakeful knowing Intrinsic to myself since the beginning Complete within the basic vajra sphere.
Undivided wisdom and samaya Of one taste within awakened mind Through empowerment and wondrous blessings Self-present as the fourfold kayas’ sphere.
Original Tibetan from Padmasambhava’s words revealed by Chokgyur Lingpa
English lyrics & vocals: Erik Pema Kunsang
Music & vocals: Tara Trinley Wangmo
Piano and production: Niels Erichsen
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