6. In postmeditation, be a child of illusion

  • This is the Fifth Slogan/Instruction of Point Two.
  • Point Two is “The Actual Practice”. 
  • Point two consists of nine instructions in two divisions. The two divisions are
    • 1) Cultivating Absolute Bodhicitta, which consists of five instructions, and
      • “In postmeditation, be a child of illusion” belongs to the first division of “Cultivating Absolute Bodhicitta”.
    • 2) Cultivating Relative Bodhicitta, which consists of four instructions.

Traleg Kyabgon writes:

The way to elevate and liberate ourselves on the spiritual path is by maintaining the perspective of the insubstantial nature of things in our everyday activities. Instead of viewing people and things as discrete and unique, we need to bring the understanding of dependent arising to our everyday lives.

Traleg Kyabgon,The Practice of Lojong: Cultivating Compassion through Training the Mind

Color on canvas; overall: 128.2 x 82.6 cm (50 1/2 x 32 1/2 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art

Mandala, early 18th Century. Tibet. Color on canvas; overall: 128.2 x 82.6 cm (50 1/2 x 32 1/2 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art