Difficulties are passing clouds in a dream.

"Experienced riders do not fall off their horses.

In the same way, when unexpected harm or sudden difficulties befall us, if love and compassion rather than annoyance, come welling up in us of their own accord-in other words, if uncomfortable situations can be used to advantage in our lives, that is a sign that we have accomplished something in the Mind Training.

So it is vitally important for us to continue in our efforts.
Experiences like this indicate a familiarity with the Mind Training; they do not, however, mean that the work is finished.

For even if such signs occur, we should continue in our endeavour, becoming more thoroughly adept and always joyful.
A mind, moreover, which has been subdued and calmed through practice will naturally reveal itself in external activities.

As with the different proverbs:"When you see the ducks, you know the water is near"and "No smoke without fire." So too, Bodhisattva can be recognized by outward signs.

Calmness and serenity (honest and spontaneous)
Will show your wisdom
Freedom from defiled emotions
Will display your progress on the path
Your perfection will be manifest
Through virtue done in dreams (dreamlike)
A Bodhisattva is revealed by what he-she does."


Text translation by Padmakara from Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche his teaching.

To remain in honesty the lowest among all is subtle secret to undo ignorance, to open naturally ease, in which no acceptions or rejections are mentioned.