Talk 4, Tibetan - English

English translation by Michele Martin.

Review notes kindly provided by Hanna Severin.

The Forth Vajra Point: The Element
Explanation of the disposition's function by means of the contrary:
'If the Buddha element were not present,
there would be no remorse for suffering.
There would be no longing for nirvana,
nor striving and devotion towards this aim.'
Explanation of the particular feature being the power of the disposition by means of deduction:
'That with regard to existence and nirvana their respective fault and quality are seen,
that suffering is seen as the fault of existence and happiness as the quality of nirvana,
stems from the presence of the disposition to buddhahood. "Why so?"
In those who are devoid of disposition, such seeing does not occur.'
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