? Lama, tell me about Shambhala!
? «But you Westerners do not know anything about Shambhala, you do not want to know anything. You probably ask just out of curiosity; and you pronounce this sacred word in vain.
Lama, I don't ask about Shambhala without an objective. Everywhere, people know this great symbol under different names. Our scientists look for the slightest hint of this remarkable kingdom. Csoma de Koros knew something about Shambhala when he made his long visit to the Buddhist monasteries. Grunwedel translated the book of the famous Tashi Lama, Pal? Den ye? She, referring to The Route to Shambhala. We feel that a great truth is hidden under secret symbols. Truly, the ardent scientist wishes to know everything about the Kalachakra.
? How can it be, when some of your Westerners desecrate our temples? They smoke inside our sacred sanctuaries; They do not understand or desire to venerate our faith and our teachings. They scoff and make fun of the symbols whose meaning does not penetrate. If we visited your temples, our behavior would be completely different, because your great Bodhisattva, Issa, is really eminent. And none of us would defame the teachings of mercy and justice. »
Lama, only the very ignorant and stupid would ridicule your teachings. All the teachings of justice are as in a sacred place. And no one who is in their right mind will violate the sacred places. Lama, why do you think the essential teaching of the Saint is unknown in the West? Why do you think that in the West we don't know anything about Shambhala?
Lama, on my very table you can see the Kalachakra, the Teaching brought by the great Athisa of India. I know that if a high spirit, already prepared, hears a voice that exclaims Kalagiya is the call to Shambhala. We know that Tashi Lama visited Shambhala. We know the High Priest's book, T'aishan: The red path to Shambhala. We even know the Mongolian song about Shambhala. Who knows, we may even know many new things for you. We know that a young Mongolian lama recently wrote a new book focusing on Shambhala.
The Lama studies us with his penetrating gaze. Then say:
? «The great Shambhala is far beyond the ocean. It is the powerful celestial domain. It has nothing to do with our land. How and why do you, the people of the earth, take an interest in it? Only in some places, in the Far North, can you discern the glowing rays of Shambhala. »
Lama, we know the greatness of Shambhala. We know the reality of this indescribable kingdom. But we also know some of the reality of the earthly Shambhala. We know how high and few lamas went to Shambhala, how on the route they saw the usual physical things. We know the stories of the Lama buriato, how he was accompanied through a very narrow secret gallery. We know that another visitor saw a caravan of mountain inhabitants with salt from the lakes, on the borders of Shambhala. Moreover, we ourselves have seen one of the three strong border towns of Shambhala. So do not speak to me only of the celestial Shambhala, but also of the one on earth, for you know as well as I do that on earth Shambhala is connected with the celestial. And in this link the two worlds are united.
The Lama is silent. With eyes half hidden by the eyelids, examine our faces. And in the late afternoon his story begins:
? «Actually, the time is coming when the Teaching of the Holy One will once again reach the South from the North. The word of Truth, which began its great path from Bodhigaya, will return again to the same places. We must simply accept it as it is: the fact that true teaching will leave Tibet and will appear again in the South. And in all countries the Buddha's alliances will manifest. Actually, great things are coming. You come from the West, however you bring news of Shambhala. We must take it very seriously. It is likely that the lightning of the Rigden Gyeppo tower has reached all countries.
The light of the Tower of Shambhala shines like a diamond. He is there, Rigden Gyeppo, indefatigable, always vigilant of the cause of humanity. His eyes never close and in his magic mirror he sees all the events on earth. The power of his thought penetrates the most remote places. The distance does not exist for him; You can instantly help those who are worthy of it. Its powerful light can destroy any darkness. His immeasurable riches are ready to help everyone who is in need and offers to serve the cause of justice. You can even change the karma of human beings
-Lama, I think you're talking about Maitreya, isn't that right?
We must not pronounce this mystery! There is much that cannot be revealed. There is much that cannot be crystallized in sound. With sound we reveal our thoughts. With sound we project our thinking in space and the result can be that of damage. Because everything that is disclosed before the intended time triggers incalculable damage. They can even cause the greatest catastrophes with these acts so stunned. If Rigden Gyeppo and the Holy Maitreya are one and the same for you, so be it. I haven't said it!
Countless are the inhabitants of Shambhala. Numerous are the splendid new forces and achievements that are being prepared there for humanity
Lama, the Ved nta tells us that very soon new energies will be delivered to humanity. Is it true?
Countless are the great things predestined and prepared. Through the Holy Scriptures we know of the Teaching of the Holy about the inhabitants of distant stars. From the same source we have heard of the flying steel bird of iron snakes that devour the space with fire and smoke. Tathagata, the Saint, predicted everything for the future. He knew that Ridgen Gyeppo's assistants would be reincarnated in due time; that the sacred army would cleanse Lhasa of all its heinous enemies; and that the kingdom of justice will be established.
Lama, if the great warriors are incarnated, will Shambhala's activities not take place here on our land?
? Everywhere, here and in heaven. All benevolent forces will unite to destroy the darkness. Everyone who helps in this great task will be rewarded a hundred times and in this very earth, in this incarnation. All sinners against Shambhala will perish in this incarnation because they have exhausted mercy. »
Lama, you know the truth. Tell me then why there are so many unworthy priests.
? «Certainly, this is not an excuse, but if the Teaching must move south, then it is not surprising that many wise lamas have left Tibet. In the West, do you know that Pan? Chen? Rinpoche (the Lama Tashi) is connected with Shambhala? »
? Lama, we know, of course, that Pan? Chen? Rinpoche is highly esteemed everywhere. In different countries, not only among Buddhists, but among the peoples of many nations, we have noticed how favorable they speak of His Holiness. It is even said that in their private rooms, long before their departure, details of their future trips had been traced in the frescoes. And in this we know that Pan? Chen? Rinpoche follows the customs of all the great lamas. We have been told how during his flight he and his followers escaped many of the greatest dangers.
We know that at one time his persecutors of Lhasa were already upon him, when a great snowfall blocked their path. Another day, Pan? Chen? Rinpoche reached a lake in the mountains; He faced a difficult problem. His enemies were very close to him, but to escape, he would need to make a big detour around the lake. So Pan? Chen? Rinpoche sat to meditate deeply for some time. When he got up, he gave orders that, despite the danger, the entire caravan should spend the night on the shores of the lake. Then the unusual happened: during the night there was a great frost that covered the lake with ice and snow. Before dawn, when it was still dark, Lama Tashi gave orders to his people to move quickly and he and his three hundred followers crossed the lake on the ice along the shortest route, thus escaping danger. When the enemies arrived at the same place, the sun was already high and its rays had melted the ice. They only had to surround the lake. It was not so?
? «Truly, so it was. Pan? Chen? Rinpoche received help from Sacred Shambhala throughout his travels. He saw many wonderful signs when he crossed the highlands to the North. »
"Lama, not far from Ulan?" Davan saw a huge black vulture flying low near our camp. He crossed in the direction of something resplendent and beautiful, flying south over our camp and shining under the sun's rays.
The Lama's eyes seemed to sparkle, anxiously, he asked:
- «Did you also smell the perfumes of the temples of the desert temples?»
You are absolutely right, Lama, in the stony desert, several days from any inhabited place, many of us were both aware of an exquisite trace of perfume. It happened several times. We never smell such a delicious perfume. It reminded me of a certain incense that a friend of mine once gave me in India. Where did he get it from, I don't know.
? «Ah, you are protected by Shambhala. The huge black vulture is your enemy, who is eager to destroy your work, but Shambhala's protective force follows you in this Radiant form of Matter. This force is always close to you, but you cannot always perceive it. Only occasionally does it manifest itself to strengthen and direct you. Have you noticed the direction in which this sphere was moving? You must follow the same direction. You mentioned to me the sacred call: Kalagiya! When someone hears this imperative call, he should know that the route to Shambhala is open to him. He must remember the year he was called, since from that moment and forever, the Holy Rigden Gyeppo will help him in everything. You just have to know and realize how people get help, because many times they refuse help sent to them. »
Lama, tell me how Shambhala helps simple people. We have news of the followers and the incarnated helpers of Shambhala. But how does Shambhala's power manifest among the humble?
? «In untold and multiple ways. Everyone who in past incarnations followed the teachings of justice and was useful for the Common Cause, receives help from this Common Cause. Not many years ago, during the war and restlessness, a man asked a lama if he should change his home. The lama replied that he could stay in the same place for six more months, but then he would be in serious danger and then he should flee without delay. During the six months that followed, the man was very successful in his work; everything was at peace and his possessions multiplied. When the six months came to an end, he thought: “Why would I risk my property leaving this quiet place? Everything seems so prosperous and there is no apparent danger. It is likely that the lama was wrong. "
But the cosmic fluid did not stop. And the predestined danger suddenly arose. The enemy troops approached the place at full speed from both directions. Then, the man realized that he had lost his best chance and that he could not run away now. He hurried to see the same lama and told him what had happened to him.
The lama told him that for certain reasons it was necessary that he be saved; but now is it harder to help you? he added ?. You missed the best opportunity, although I can still do something for you. Tomorrow, reunite your family and head with her to the North. Along the way you will meet your enemies. It is unavoidable. When you see them move forward, get out of the way and remain silent. Even if they approach you, even if they talk to you, stay quiet and still until they have passed.
And so it happened. The man, with his family and his belongings, set off at dawn. Suddenly, at the end of the morning, they distinguished the figures of an armed group that was approaching in a hurry. They turned away from the road and remained silent, tense.
The jumpers soon approached and the man heard one of them shout: “Here they are. I see people here. There is probably a good loot for us. "
Another replied laughing:? ”Friend, you probably slept badly last night, since you can't tell stones from humans. They are very close to us and you say they are not stones! ”
The first insisted: - "But if I even see a horse!" The other laughed: - "I do not believe that you have arrived on such a stony horse, do you think that a horse, which notices the presence of ours, would remain motionless?"
Everyone laughed willingly and, mocking the first, they passed very close to the motionless group. Then they disappeared in the mist. Thus, even in the most difficult situation, that man was saved. Because it had been useful to Shambhala simply once.
Shambhala knows everything. But Shambhala's secrets are well protected. »
-Lama, how are Shambhala's secrets protected? It is said that many Sambhala servers, many emissaries, are all over the world. How can they keep the secrets entrusted to them?
? «The great guardians of the mysteries closely observe all those to whom they entrusted their work and entrusted them with great missions. If they are presented with an unexpected evil, they receive help immediately. And the entrusted treasure will be protected. About forty years ago, a great secret was entrusted to a man who lived in the Mongolian Great Desert of Gobi. He was told that he could use this secret for a special purpose, but that, when he felt the time was coming to leave this world, he should find someone worthy to trust this treasure. Many years passed. Finally, this man fell ill, and during his illness a malignant force approached him, and he became unconscious. In this state, of course, he could not find anyone worthy of receiving the trust of his treasure. But the Great Guardians are always vigilant and alert. One of them from the upper Ashram hurried through the mighty Gobi. He spent more than sixty hours on the saddle without resting. He arrived before the sick man in time to revive him and, although it was for a short time, he allowed him to find someone to convey the message. You may wonder why the Guardian did not take the Treasure with him, and why the same succession must have taken place. Because the great Karma has its own procedures and even the greatest Mystery Guardians sometimes do not want to touch the threads of Karma. For each of its threads, if broken, produces as a result the greatest calamities. »
? Lama, in Turfan and in Turkestan, showed us caves with extensive unexplored galleries. Can we reach the Shambhala Ashrams through these routes? We were told that on some occasions, strange people would leave these caves and go to the cities. They wanted to pay with strange and old coins that are already out of use.
?"True true; Shambhala's inhabitants sometimes emerge to this world. They meet the earthly servers of Shambhala. For the sake of humanity, they send precious gifts, remarkable relics. I can tell you many stories of the wonderful gifts that were received through space. Even Rigden Gyeppo himself sometimes appears in the human body. Suddenly, he shows himself in sacred places, in monasteries, and at a predestined moment he pronounces his prophecies.
At night or in the early morning, before dawn, the Sovereign of the World arrives at the Temple. Enters. All lights come on alone at the same time. Some already recognize the Great Outsider. The lamas meet with great reverence. They listen to the prophecies of the future with the greatest attention.
A great time is approaching. The Sovereign of the World is ready to fight. Many things are manifesting. Cosmic fire is approaching the earth again. The planets are manifesting the new times. But there will be many cataclysms before the new era of prosperity. Again humanity will be put to the test, to see if the spirit has made enough progress. The underground fire now seeks to find contact with the fiery Akasha element; If all good forces do not combine their power, the greatest cataclysms are inevitable. It is reported how the saint Rigden Gyeppo manifests himself to give orders to his messengers; how on the black rock, on the way to Ladak, appears the powerful sovereign. And of all directions, the messenger riders approach with great reverence to listen to it, and at full speed they rush to fulfill what the great wisdom commands.
Lama, how is it that travelers have not yet discovered the earthly Shambhala? On the maps you can see many expedition routes. Apparently all the summits are already marked and all the valleys and rivers have been explored.
-It is true, there is a lot of gold on earth and many diamonds and rubies in the mountains and everyone is so eager to possess them! And so many people try to find them! But so far, these people have not found all things, so let a man try to reach Shambhala without being called! You have heard of the poisoned streams that surround the highlands. Perhaps you have even seen people die from these gases when they are approached. Perhaps you have seen how animals and people begin to shudder when they approach certain regions. Many try to reach Shambhala without being called. But only a few reach the sacred point, and only if their karma is ready.
Lama, you speak of a sacred place on earth. Is there a rich vegetation there? The mountains seem barren and the hurricanes and frosts that devastate everything seem, in general, severe.
? In the middle of the high mountains there are unsuspected valleys enclosed. Many warm springs nourish the rich vegetation. Many rare plants and medicinal herbs can bloom in this unusual volcanic terrain. Perhaps you have heard that just two days from Nagchu, where there is no tree or plant in sight, there is a valley with trees and grass and water c Warm. But who can know the labyrinths of these mountains? On stony surfaces it is possible to distinguish human footprints. You cannot understand people's thoughts, and those who can remain silent. Perhaps you have met numerous travelers during your pilgrimages, strangers dressed simply, who walk silently through the desert, be it hot or cold, towards their unknown goals. Do not believe that because the outfit is simple the outsider is insignificant. If your eyes are half closed, do not presume that your gaze is not sharp. It is impossible to discern from which direction the power approaches. All warnings are useless, all prophecies are useless, but only through the only way of Shambhala can the achievement be obtained. By directing yourself directly to the Holy Rigden Gyeppo you will succeed. »
? Lama, you said that Shambhala's enemies would perish. How will they perish?
? «It is true, they perish in due time. Their own heinous ambitions destroy them. Rigden Gyeppo is merciful. But sinners are aggressors of themselves. Who can say when the deserved prize is delivered? Who can discern when help is really needed? And what will be the nature of that help? Many catastrophes are necessary, and they have their purposes. Only when our limited human intelligence is convinced that everything is destroyed, that all hope perishes, then the creative hand of the Sovereign projects its powerful ray.
How are sinners annihilated? A painter lama had the high gift of painting sacred images with incomparable beauty. He superbly painted the images of Rigden Gyeppo, that of the Holy Buddha and Dukhar, the All-Seeing. But another painter felt jealous, and in his anger he decided to harm the righteous. And when he began to slander the painter lama, his house began to burn for some unknown cause. All his possessions were destroyed and the slanderer's lands were severely burned, so much that he was unable to work them for a long time.
Another slander threatened to destroy all the works of an honest man. And he drowned himself shortly, while crossing the Tsampo. Another man, who carried out magnificent works of charity, was attacked by someone who sought to destroy all possessions that had been dedicated to the cause of humanity. But again the powerful ray of Rigden Gyeppo reached the aggressor and in one day his wealth disappeared and he became a beggar. Perhaps you have ever seen him, begging in Lhasa's bazaar.
In each city you can hear how those unworthy creatures who directed their poison against the worthy were punished. Only through the path to Shambhala can you walk safely. Each deviation from this path of glory will entangle you in the greatest dangers. Everything on earth can be sought and distributed. The Blessed One does not order faith or a blind cult, but the knowledge of experience.
That's right, Lama. I can also tell you how one near us became a brother of Shambhala. We know how he arrived in India on a scientific mission, how he suddenly lost himself from the caravan and how, much later, an unexpected message revealed the news that he was in Shambhala.
I can also tell you how, from the distant Altai, many Ancient Believers went to look for the so-called 'Belavodye ”(white waters) and never returned. I have heard the names of the mountains, rivers and lakes that exist on the road to the sacred places. They are secrets; some of the names are altered, but their fundamental truth can be discerned.
I can tell you how a worthy student of this high teaching set out to reach Shambhala before the time he had been ordered. He was a pure and sincere spirit, but his karma had not been exhausted and his earthly labor was not yet complete. It was soon for him and one of the great Masters found him riding a horse in the mountains and personally spoke to this traveling traveler. Mercifully and compassionately sent him back to complete his unfinished tasks. I can talk to you about Ashrams beyond Shigatse. I can tell you how the Brothers of Shambhala appeared in various cities and how they prevented the greatest human calamities, when humanity understood them accordingly ... Lama, have you known Azaras and Kuthumpas?
? «If you have knowledge of so many incidents, you must succeed in your work. Knowing so much about Shambhala is itself a stream of purification. Many of our people during their lives have found Azaras and Kuthumpas and the snowmen who serve them. Only recently have the Azaras stopped seeing each other in the cities. They have all gathered in the mountains. Very tall, with long hair and a beard, they seem Hindu to the naked eye. Once, when I was walking along the Brahmaputra, I saw an Azara. I tried to reach it, but it quickly turned beyond the rocks and disappeared. However, I didn't find any cave or cavern there, all I saw was a little Stupa. He probably didn't want to be disturbed.
They don't see Kuthumpas anymore. Before they appeared openly in the Tsang region and on Lake Manasarowar, when the pilgrims went to the sacred Kailash. Even the snowmen see each other very rarely. The ordinary person, in their ignorance, confuses them with apparitions. There are deep reasons why, precisely now, the Greats do not appear as before. My old teacher told me much of the wisdom of the Azaras. We know several places where these Grandes lived, but at the moment these places are deserted. What a great reason, what a great secret!
? Lama, then is it true that the Ashrams have been moved from nearby Shigatse?
? «This mystery should not be pronounced. I already said that the Azaras are no longer in Tsang. ”
? Lama, why do your priests say that Shambhala is far beyond the ocean, when the earthly Shambhala is much closer? Csoma de Koros even justifiably mentions the site: the wonderful valley in the mountain, where Buddha's initiation took place.
? «I heard that Csoma de Koros reaped misfortunes in life. And Grunwedel, whom you mentioned, went crazy; because they both touched the great name of Shambhala out of curiosity, without realizing its prodigious importance. It is dangerous to play with fire, and yet fire can be one of the most useful things for humanity. You have probably heard how certain travelers tried to penetrate the forbidden territory and how the guides refused to follow them, saying: "You better kill us." Even these simple people understood that such high matters could only be touched with the greatest respect.
Don't outrage the laws! Wait in ardent labor until the messenger of Shambhala arrives to you, deservedly. Wait until the one with powerful Voice says: "Kalagiya". Then, you can proceed without care and interpret this majestic matter. Vain curiosity can be transformed into sincere learning, in an application of the high principles of everyday life. »
Lama, you are a bum. Where will I find you again?
? «I beg you not to ask my name. Moreover, if you find me in any city or other inhabited place, do not recognize me. I will approach you. »
And if I approached you, would you simply leave or hypnotize in some way?
? «Do not force me to use these natural forces. Among some Red Sects, it is allowed to apply certain powers. But we can only use them in exceptional cases. We must not break the laws of nature. The essential Teaching of our Saint asks us to be careful in revealing our inner possibilities. »
Lama, tell me more, tell me if you've seen Rigden Gyeppo in person.
? No, I have not yet seen the Sovereign in flesh and blood. But I have heard His Voice. And during the winter, when the snow covered the mountains, a rose, a flower of the distant valley, was His gift to me. You ask me so much, that I can see that you have knowledge about many things. What would you do if I started examining you?
? I would be silent, Lama.
The Lama smiled.
? «Then, you know a lot. Perhaps you even know how to use the forces of nature and how in the West, during these last years, many signs were witnessed, especially during the war that you, or one of you, began. »
Lama, with certainty this unprecedented slaughter of human beings must have precipitated an unexpected flow of reincarnations. So many people died before the predestined time and through such incidents, both distorted and upset ...
? «You probably didn't know the prophecies for which these calamities were long predicted. If you had met them, you could never have started this horrible holocaust.
If you know anything about Shambhala, if you know how to use your hidden natural forces, you also know about Namig, the Heavenly Letters. And you will know how to accept the prophecies of the future. »
? Lama, we have heard that all the journeys of the Tashi Lama and the Dalai Lama were predicted in the prophecies long before they occurred.
? I repeat that in the private rooms of the Tashi Lama, by his order, all the events of his future trips were painted. Often, unknown outsiders utter these prophecies, and you can see obvious signs of events near us.
Know that near the entrance of the great temple of Geser Khan there are two horses, one white and one red. And when Geser Khan approaches, those horses relin chan. Did you hear that this happened recently, and many people heard the whinny of the sacred horses?
? Lama, did you mention the third big name in Asia?
? Mystery, mystery, you shouldn't talk too much. At some point we will speak to a great sage: Geshe de Moruling. This monastery was founded by our Dalai Lama the Great, and the sound of the great Name is part of the name of the monastery. It is said that before leaving Lhasa forever, the great Dalai Lama had a mysterious communion in this monastery. True, several lamas disappeared from this monastery to perform great new tasks.
There you could find something familiar to you.
Lama, can you tell me something about the three largest monasteries near Lhasa: Sera, Ganden and Depung?
The Lama smiled.
? Oh, they are great official monasteries. In Sera, you can find many true fighters among the three thousand lamas. Many lamas of foreign countries, such as Mongolia, are in Ganden. There is the throne of our great Master, Tsong? Khapa. No one can touch this great seat without shaking. Depung also has some wise lamas.
Lama, are there any galleries hidden under the Potala? And is there an underground lake under the main temple?
The Lama smiled again.
? Sabes tantas cosas que parecer a que hubieras estado en Lhasa. No s cu ndo has estado all . Da igual si estuviste all ahora o con otras vestimentas. Pero si has visto este lago subterr neo, debes de haber sido o bien un gran lama, o un criado que llevaba una antorcha. Pero como criado no podr as saber todas las cosas que me has dicho. Probablemente sepas tambi n que en muchos lugares de Lhasa hay manantiales de aguas termales y en algunas casas las personas usan este agua para sus quehaceres.
?Lama, he o do que algunos animales ?ciervos, ardillas y chacales? se acercan a los lamas que meditan en las cuevas de los bosques de los Himalayas, y que los simios y monos a veces les traen su comida.
? Por mi parte, os pregunto, qu es imposible? Una cosa es evidente: que un ciervo no se acercar aa un ser humano en una ciudad porque muy pocas veces se encuentran personas bien intencionadas en esos sitios atestados de gente. La humanidad no conoce la importancia y el efecto definido de los auras; no se dan cuenta de que no s lo los seres humanos, sino hasta los objetos, tambi n poseen sus auras significativos y eficaces.
?Lama, sabemos de ello y hasta hemos comenzado a fotografiarlos. Y en cuanto a los objetos inanimados, Lama, también sabemos algo acerca del Trono del Maestro, y que nadie debe tocar este trono. De esta manera, la presencia del Grande siempre está cerca.
?«Si conocéis el valor de un trono tan venerado, entonces conocéis el significado de la condición de Gurú (Maestro espiritual). La relación con él es la más elevada que podemos alcanzar en vida. Esta condición nos protege y ascendemos a la perfección conforme nuestra estima al Gurú. Aquel que conoce el significado esencial del Gurú no hablará en contra de las reliquias. En Occidente, también tenéis retratos de los seres queridos y sentís una gran estima por los símbolos y los objetos que usaron vuestros antepasados y grandes Guías. De modo que no lo toméis como idolatría, sino sólo como una profunda veneración y recuerdo del trabajo que llevó a cabo alguien grande. Y no es solamente esta veneración externa, porque si sabéis algo de la emanación física de los objetos, entonces también sabéis algo sobre la magia natural. ¿Qué pensáis del cetro mágico que indica las riquezas subterráneas de la tierra?»
?Lama, por todas partes conocemos muchas historias del extraño poder de esta varilla móvil, a través de la cual se localizan muchas minas, manantiales y pozos.
-«¿Y quién creéis que trabaja en estos experimentos, la varilla o el hombre?»
?Creo, Lama, que la varilla es algo muerto, mientras que el hombre está lleno de vibraciones y poder magnético. De modo tal que la varilla es sólo una pluma en la mano.
?«Sí, en nuestro cuerpo todo está concentrado. Sólo debéis saber cómo usarlo, y cómo no abusar de él. ¿Acaso en Occidente sabéis algo en relación a la Gran Piedra en la que están concentrados poderes mágicos? ¿Y sabéis de qué planeta vino esta piedra? ¿Y quién poseía este tesoro?»
?De la Gran Piedra tenemos tantas leyendas como vosotros tenéis imágenes de Chintamani, Lama. Desde la antigua época de los druidas, muchos pueblos recuerdan estas leyendas de verdad acerca de las energías naturales ocultas en este extraño objeto de nuestro planeta. Muchas veces, en estas piedras caídas hay diamantes ocultos, pero éstos no son nada en comparación con algunos otros metales y energías desconocidas que se encuentran todos los días en las piedras y en las numerosas corrientes y rayos.
Lapis Exilis (la Piedra del Exilio), así se llama la piedra que mencionan los antiguos Meistersingers (Maestros Cantores). Vemos que Occidente y Oriente están trabajando juntos en muchos principios. No nos hace falta ir a los desiertos para oír noticias de la Piedra. En nuestras ciudades, en nuestros laboratorios científicos, tenemos otras leyendas y pruebas. ¿Acaso alguien hubiera creído que los cuentos fantásticos que hablan del hombre volador se cumplirían? Sin embargo, ahora, el correo de todos los días, los visitantes cotidianos, pueden llegar volando.
?«Ciertamente, el Santo dijo hace mucho que los pájaros de acero volarían por el aire. Pero al mismo tiempo, sin la necesidad de levantar esas masas tan pesadas, podemos elevarnos en nuestros cuerpos más sutiles. Vosotros los occidentales siempre soñáis con escalar el Monte Everest con pesadas botas; pero nosotros alcanzamos las mismas alturas y cimas mucho más altas sin problemas. Sólo es necesario pensar, estudiar, recordar y saber cómo atrapar conscientemente todas las experiencias propias en los cuerpos más sublimes. Todo ha sido indicado en la Kalachakra, pero sólo unos pocos lo han comprendido. Vosotros en Occidente, con vuestros aparatos limitados, podéis oír sonidos a larga distancia. Hasta podéis captar los sonidos cósmicos. Pero hace mucho, Milarepa, sin ningún aparato, podía oír todas las voces supremas.»
?Lama, ¿es verdad que Milarepa, en su juventud, no fue un hombre espiritual? En alguna parte hemos leído que hasta mató a toda la familia de su tío. ¿Cómo, entonces, puede un hombre semejante convertirse en un ser espiritualmente evolucionado, después de tales excesos de ira y hasta asesinato?
?«Tienes razón. En su juventud, Milarepa no sólo mató a esta familia, sino que probablemente cometió muchos otros crímenes horrendos. Pero los procedimientos del espíritu son inexplicables. De uno de vuestros misioneros, hemos oído la historia de vuestro santo llamado Francisco. Sin embargo, en su juventud también cometió muchas ofensas, y su vida entonces no era pura. ¿Cómo pudo lograr en una vida tanta perfección que en Occidente se le considera uno de los santos más enaltecidos? De vuestros misioneros, que visitaron Lhasa en siglos pasados, hemos aprendido muchos cuentos, y algunos de vuestros libros están en nuestras bibliotecas. Se dice que se pueden encontrar libros de vuestro evangelio sellados en algunos de nuestros Stupas. Quizá no sotros sepamos mejor que vosotros cómo venerar las re ligiones extranjeras.»
?Lama, es tan difícil para nosotros los occidentales venerar vuestra religión; muchas cosas son tan confusas, muchas cosas están tan corruptas. Por ejemplo, ¿cómo podría comprender un forastero, al ver dos monasterios completamente iguales por fuera, que en uno se predi que el budismo, mientras que, el otro sea el enemigo acérrimo del budismo? Todavía más, si entramos en es tos monasterios, vemos superficialmente casi las mismas imágenes. Así, para un forastero, distinguir si una svásti ca está puesta en dirección invertida o no, es tan difícil como comprender por qué la misma iconografía puede actuar a favor y en contra de Buda. Es difícil para un ex traño entender por qué las personas que son completa mente ignorantes ya quienes les da por beber tienen el mismo título de lama que tú, que sabes muchas cosas y tienes tanta cultura.
?«Tienes razón. Muchos lamas usan la vestidura la maísta, pero su vida interior es mucho peor que la de un laico. Muchas veces, entre muchos miles de lamas, po déis conversar acerca de asuntos elevados y esperar una respuesta digna. ¿Pero acaso no sucede lo mismo en vuestra religión?
Hemos visto muchos misioneros; probablemente ha blan del único Cristo, pero se atacan unos a otros. Cada uno dice que su enseñanza es superior. Yo creo que Issa (Jesús) brindó sólo una enseñanza, entonces ¿cómo este gran Símbolo puede tener divisiones que se declaran hostiles entre sí? No creáis que somos tan ignorantes. Hemos oído que ritos celebrados por una secta de sa cerdotes cristianos no son reconocidos por otro sacer dote también cristiano. Por lo tanto, se deduce que de béis tener muchos Cristos opuestos.
En nuestros desiertos, se han encontrado muchas cruces cristianas. Una vez pregunté a un misionero cris tiano si estas cruces eran auténticas y me dijo que eran cruces bastardas, que durante todas las épocas el falso cristianismo había penetrado en Asia, y que no debemos considerar estas cruces símbolos elevados. Entonces, dime, ¿cómo distinguiremos la cruz auténtica de la falsa? Nosotros también tenemos una cruz en el Gran Signo de Ak?Doje. Pero para nosotros, es el gran signo de la vida, del elemento ardiente: el signo eterno. ¡Nadie hablaría en contra de este signo!»
?Lama, sabemos que sólo a través del conocimiento del espíritu podemos percibir lo que es auténtico.
?«Nuevamente demostráis vuestro conocimiento de las grandes cosas. Nuevamente habláis como si lo hicierais desde nuestra poderosa Kalachakra.¿Pero cómo desarrollaremos nuestro gran entendimiento? Es verdad, somos sabios de espíritu; sabemos todo, pero ¿cómo evocaremos este conocimiento de las profundidades de nuestra conciencia y lo transmitiremos a nuestras mentes? ¿Cómo reconoceremos las fronteras necesarias entre la vida ascética y la vida común? ¿Cómo sabremos cuánto tiempo podemos ser ermitaños y cuánto tiempo debemos trabajar entre los hombres? ¿Cómo sabremos qué conocimiento puede revelarse sin causar daño y cuál ?quizás el más elevado? puede ser divulgado sólo a unos pocos? En esto consiste el conocimiento de la Kalachakra.»
?Lama, la gran Kalachakra es prácticamente desconocida, pues se confunde su enseñanza con la enseñanza inferior tántrica. Así como tenéis verdaderos budistas, y sus opuestos, los Bon?Po, también tenéis un Tantra más bajo, de hechicería y nigromancia. ¿Y acaso el Santo no denunció la hechicería? Dime con franqueza si un lama podría ser un hechicero.
?«Tienes razón. Nuestros grandes Maestros no sólo prohibieron la hechicería, sino un despliegue indebido de fuerzas superiores a lo normal. Pero si el espíritu de alguien está tan avanzado que puede llevar a cabo muchas cosas y utilizar cualquiera de sus energías de manera natural y para el bien común, entonces, ya no se trata de hechicería, sino de un gran logro, una gran labor para la humanidad.
A través de nuestros símbolos, a través de nuestras imágenes y thankas, podéis ver cómo actuaban los grandes Maestros; entre los muchos grandes Maestros, veis pocos en absoluta meditación. Por lo general, llevan a cabo una parte activa en la gran labor. O bien enseñan a las personas o dominan las fuerzas oscuras y los elemen tos; no temen enfrentarse a las fuerzas más poderosas y aliarse a ellas, aunque más bien sea por el bienestar co mún. A veces podéis ver a los Maestros en verdadero conflicto, dispersando las fuerzas malignas del espíritu.
La guerra terrenal no está sancionada por nosotros, pe ro los budistas, a lo largo de la historia, han sido ataca dos, y ellos jamás han sido los agresores. Hemos oído que durante vuestra reciente Gran Guerra, los sacerdo tes cristianos de ambos lados decían que Issa y Dios esta ban con ellos. Si Dios es uno, debemos comprender con ello que estaba en conflicto consigo mismo. ¿Cómo po déis explicar una contradicción que resultaba tan inex plicable para todos los budistas?»
?Lama, esta guerra ha acabado. El error más desas troso puede suceder, pero ahora todas las naciones es tán pensando cómo abolir no sólo la idea sino el mate rial e instrumentos verdaderos de la guerra.
?«¿Y creéis que deberían abolirse todas las armas y buques de guerra? Es mejor que se los transforme en instrumentos de paz y de una enseñanza más elevada. Me gustaría ver los grandes buques de guerra convertir se en escuelas viajeras de alta enseñanza. ¿Es ello posi ble? Durante mi viaje a la China, vi tantas armas y bu ques de guerra que pensé que si sólo estas espantosas creaciones pudieran ser símbolos de una ense anza ele vada, antes que s mbolos de matanzas qu tremendo flujo de energ ac smica para el mundo!
?Lama, la serpiente pica, sin embargo est conside rada el s mbolo de la sabidur a.
? Probablemente hab is o do la antigua par bola de c mo se advirti a la v bora que no mordiera, sino que s lo silbara. Cada uno debe ser poderoso, qu protec ci n consider is como la m s poderosa?
?Lama, ciertamente, s lo el poder del esp ritu pro porciona la protecci n, pues s lo en el esp ritu somos fortalecidos mental yf sicamente. Un hombre, concentrado espiritualmente, es tan fuerte como una docena de los atletas m s musculosos. El hombre que sabe c mo usar sus poderes mentales es m s fuerte que la muchedumbre.
? Ah, nuevamente nos aproximamos a nuestra gran Kalachakra: qui n puede existir sin alimento?, qui n puede existir sin dormir?, qui n es inmune al calor y al fr o?, qui n puede curar heridas? En realidad, s lo aquel que estudia la Kalachakra.
Los grandes Azaras que han tenido acceso a las Ense anzas de la India, conocen el origen de la Kalachakra. Saben muchas cosas que, cuando se revelen para ayudar a la humanidad, regenerar n la vida por completo. Inadvertidamente, muchas de las Ense anzas de la Kalachakra se usan, tanto en Oriente como en Occidente, y aun teniendo en cuenta esta utilizaci n inconsciente, los resultados son muchas veces maravillosos.
Por lo tanto, es comprensible cu n incomparablemente grandes ser an las posibilidades manifestadas por un logro consciente y cu n sabiamente podr a usarse la gran energ a eterna, esta materia sublime e imponderable que se encuentra dispersa por todas partes y que est a nuestro alcance en todo momento. Esta Ense anza de la Kalachakra, esta utilizaci n de la energ a primaria, ha sido llamada: Ense anza del Fuego.
El pueblo hind sabe que el gran Agni, aunque sea una ense anza antigua, ser la nueva ense anza para el Nuevo Mundo. Debemos pensar en el futuro; y sabemos que en la Ense anza de la Kalachakra yace todo el material que puede aplicarse para el mayor de los usos. Ahora hay muchos maestros, tan diferentes como hostiles unos con otros. Y sin embargo, muchos de ellos hablan de una nica cosa y esta cosa est expresada en la Kalachakra. Uno de vuestros sacerdotes una vez me pregunt : Acaso la c bala y Shambhala no son parte de esa nica ense anza? .
Pregunt : Acaso el gran Mois s no es un iniciado de la misma ense anza y un seguidor de sus leyes? . Podemos afirmar s lo una cosa: cada ense anza de la verdad, cada ense anza del alto principio de la vida, proviene de una nica fuente. Muchos antiguos Stupas budistas han sido convertidos en templos Linga y muchas mezquitas tienen paredes y los cimientos de antiguos viharas budistas. Pero qu da o se puede hallar en ello, si esas construcciones han sido dedicadas al nico principio elevado de la vida? Muchas im genes budistas sobre las rocas encuentran sus or genes en ense anzas muy anteriores al Santo. Sin embargo, tambi n simbolizan la misma esencia elevada.
Qu es lo que se revela en la Kalachakra? Hay muchas prohibiciones? No, la excelsa ense anza expone s lo lo constructivo. That's right Se proponen las mismas fuerzas elevadas para la humanidad. Y se revela, con fundamento cient fico, c mo la humanidad puede usar las fuerzas naturales de los elementos. Cuando os dicen que la ruta más corta es a través de Shambhala, a través de la Kalachakra, significa que el logro no es un ideal imposible, sino que es algo que puede alcanzarse a través de una aspiración sincera y afanosa aquí, en esta tierra y en esta encarnación. Esta es la Enseñanza de Shambhala. Es verdad, cualquiera puede lograrla. Realmente, cada uno puede oír la pronunciación de la palabra Kalagiya.
Pero para alcanzar este estado, un hombre debe dedicarse enteramente a la labor creativa. Aquellos que trabajan con Shambhala, los iniciados y los mensajeros de Shambhala, no se sienten recluidos, viajan por todas partes. Con mucha frecuencia, la gente no los reconoce ya veces ellos no se reconocen entre sí. Pero llevan a cabo su trabajo, no para su propio provecho, sino para la gran Shambhala. Todos ellos conocen el gran símbolo del carácter anónimo. A veces parecen ricos, y sin embargo, carecen de posesiones. Todo es para ellos, pero no toman nada para sí. De esta manera, cuando os dedicáis a Shambhala, todo os es quitado y todo os es dado. Si os arrepentís, vosotros mismos sois los perdedores; si dais alegremente, os enriquecéis.
En esencia, la Enseñanza de Shambhala se asienta sobre lo siguiente: no hablamos de algo distante y secreto. En consecuencia, si sabéis que Shambhala está aquí, en la tierra, si sabéis que todo puede lograrse aquí, en la tierra, entonces todo debe recompensarse aquí, en la tierra. Habéis oído que la recompensa de Shambhala verdaderamente está aquí y que sus ganancias se multiplican. Lo dicho no es porque la Enseñanza de Shambhala sea única, sino porque la Enseñanza de Shambhala es vital, porque se entrega para que sea útil en el plano de las encarnaciones terrenales y pueda ser aplicada a las condiciones humanas, cualesquiera que estas sean. ¿De qué manera podemos estudiar la acción? ¿Cómo estar preparados para cualquier forma de conquista, cómo estar abiertos a todo? Sólo con el estudio práctico de Shambhala.
Cuando leáis libros que tratan de Shambhala, en parte traducidos a otros idiomas y en parte vela, no os sintáis confundidos con los grandes símbolos. Incluso en Occidente, cuando habláis de grandes descubrimientos, usáis un lenguaje técnico y el lego no lo comprende y toma las expresiones literalmente, juzgando sólo en la superficie. En este sentido, lo mismo puede decirse de las grandes escrituras como de los documentos científicos. Algunos toman los grandes Puranas en su sentido literal. ¿Qué conclusión pueden sacar? Sólo la que puede obtenerse desde la superficie del lenguaje, de su filosofía, pero no de la importancia de los signos que se usan. La armonía del exterior y del interior puede lograrse sólo a través del estudio de la Kalachakra. Probablemente habréis visto los signos de la Kalachakra en las rocas, en sitios completamente desiertos.
Algunas manos desconocidas han hecho un dibujo en las piedras o han grabado las letras de la Kalachakra sobre las rocas. Es verdad, es verdad, sólo a través de Shambhala, sólo a través de la Enseñanza de la Kalachakra, se puede lograr la perfección de la ruta más corta.
Kalagiya, Kalagiya, Kalagiya. ¡Venid a Shambhala!»
Luego nuestra conversación se volvió aún más bella y sagrada. De allí en adelante penetró esa nota que exalta todos los esfuerzos humanos. Hablamos de la montaña Kailash, de los ermitaños que hasta hoy viven en las cuevas de esta maravillosa montaña, colmando el espacio con sus llamadas que evocan la justicia.
Y luego hablamos de Aquel Sitio que yace al norte del Kailash…
Cayó el crepúsculo y toda la habitación pareció cobrar un nuevo significado. La imagen de Chenrezi, so berbiamente bordada sobre la seda brillante que colgaba por encima de la cabeza del Lama, parecía observarnos de un modo atrayente. Estas imágenes ya no se encuentran en el Tíbet.
A cada lado de esta imagen había otras, también de un extraño brillo. Una de ellas era Amitayus; la otra, el Señor Buda, siempre inmutable con el signo inconquistable del rayo ?el dorje? en la mano. Desde el santuario en la habitación, Dolma, la Tara Blanca, sonreía benignamente.
De un ramo de fucsias frescas y dalias violetas emanaba una refrescante vitalidad. También desde allí brillaba la imagen del Poderoso, el Invencible Rigden Ciyeppo y Su Presencia nuevamente nos recordó el sitio misterioso al norte del Kailash. En las esquinas de este estandarte había cuatro imágenes muy significativas. Debajo estaba el sucesor de Rigden Gyeppo con un pandit hindú, uno de los primeros exponentes de la Kalachakra. En las esquinas superiores había dos imágenes del Tashi Lama, el de la izquierda era el Tercer Tashi Lama, Pan?chen Palden ye?she, que dio noticias acerca de Shambhala.
Ya la derecha había una figura correspondiente al actual Tashi Lama, Pan?chen Chö?kyi nyi?ma ge?leg nam-jyal pal?zang?po, que ha enviado recientemente otra plegaría Shambhala la Resplandeciente. En el centro del estandarte está el propio Rigden Gyeppo y desde la base de su trono irradiaba la Ak?ojir?Ak?dorje cruzada, la Cruz de la Vida. Una legión de hombres estaba reunida delante del trono de Rigden: ¡quién no estaba entre ellos! Había un habitante de Ladak, con su alto sombrero negro; chinos con sus sombreros redondos con una bola roja encima; aquí, con sus vestimentas blancas, había un hindú; allí, un musulmán, con un turbante blanco. Aquí, kirguizes, buriatos, kalmukos; y allí, mongoles con sus trajes característicos.
Cada uno ofrecía al Soberano los mejores presentes de sus tierras: frutos y granos; tejidos y armaduras y piedras preciosas. Nadie obligaba a estas naciones; venían voluntariamente de todas partes del Asia, a rodear al Gran Guerrero. ¿Quizás estaban conquistados? No, no había humildad cuando se acercaban a El. Las naciones se le aproximaban como a su propio y único soberano. Su mano apuntaba hacia la tierra como en el majestuoso gesto del gran León Sange; sobre la fuerza de la tierra hizo su juramento de construir constantemente.
Del aromático incienso delante de la imagen, ascendían vahos azulados que flotaban ante ella inscribiendo numerosos signos en la misteriosa lengua Senzar. Luego, por temor a que aquellos que no conocen la Gran Verdad la profanaran, los signos fragantes flotaban juntos y se desvanecían en el espacio.
Talai?Pho?Brang, 1928.
