悼念貝諾法王——薩姜的信

2009年3月28日 - 薩姜就貝諾法王圓寂向香巴拉人作的開示

致香巴拉全體，

今天，我以一悲傷和沉重的心情，就竹旺．貝瑪．諾布仁波切之入涅槃，向各位寫信。貝諾法王隻手振興、強化了寧瑪傳統；對香巴拉傳承與社群，他亦有深刻的影響。

法王曾為我昇座為薩姜；而他的最後一個活動，正是為康卓次央——薩姜王母認證和坐床。他也是我的導師、顧問，與同盟。他是藏族文化和精神修行之重要上師與支持者，在西藏社群中發揮了巨大作用。他是一位真實的菩薩，以極大的勇氣和信念，永不知疲倦地工作著。他更是純正的、不畏艱難困苦的。很難想像這世界上不再有他的存在了。

於此期間，法王正處在三摩地中，弟子們禪修、謹記他的仁慈和加持，是適當的做法。金剛乘弟子可誦金剛薩埵百字明咒，淨化業障，並且修習上師相應法。

在這極為悲傷和痛毀之時，我的心念和祈禱普及貝諾法王所照護的祖古、堪布、喇嘛，和成千上萬的僧侶和尼眾。我毫不懷疑他們必將實現仁波切所有的願望，繼續不懈努力栽植佛法的勝利幢幡。

以衷心的祝福，

薩姜


28 Mar 2009 - Sakyong on the passing of His Holiness Penor Rinpoche

To the Shambhala Community,

It is with a sad and heavy heart that I write to you today with the passing of His Holiness Drupwang Pema Norbu Rinpoche. His Holiness single-handedly revitalized and strengthened the Nyingma tradition. He also had a profound effect on the Shambhala lineage and community.

His Holiness enthroned me as the Sakyong, and one of his last activities was his confirmation and enthronement of Khandro Tseyang as the Sakyong Wangmo. He was also a teacher, advisor, and ally for me. He played a tremendous role in the Tibetan community as one of the key teachers and supporters of Tibetan culture and spirituality. He was a true bodhisattva who worked tirelessly, with great courage and conviction. He was genuine and undaunted by hardships. It is hard to imagine a world without his presence.

During this time, while His Holiness is in the state of samadhi, it is appropriate for students to practice meditation, remembering his kindness and blessings. Vajrayana students may recite the Vajrasattva mantra, purifying obscurations, and practice guruyoga sadhanas.

During this very sad and devastating time, my thoughts and prayers go out to all the tulkus, khenpos, lamas, and thousands upon thousands of monks and nuns that were under His Holiness's care. I have no doubt that they will fulfill all the wishes of Rinpoche and continue the tireless work of planting the victory banner of dharma.

With heartfelt blessings,

The Sakyong

(This announcement was from the Shambhala News Service)