Pointing Out Mahamudra

Like the illusory face of this appearing world,
The movement of mind is not touched by artifice;
It is not altered by action, freedom, or realization.
To remain in the depths of mind free of reference
Is known as mahamudra.

poem by
H.H. the 17th Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje

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